@LiseKorson @josh_hammer @JoshuaMZeitz For those who do not know:
A mezuzah is a small case affixed to the doorposts of Jewish homes that contains a parchment scroll (klaf) inscribed with specific Hebrew verses from the Torah — namely Deuteronomy 6:4–9 and Deuteronomy 11:13–21.
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A mezuzah is a small case affixed to the doorposts of Jewish homes that contains a parchment scroll (klaf) inscribed with specific Hebrew verses from the Torah — namely Deuteronomy 6:4–9 and Deuteronomy 11:13–21.
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@LiseKorson @josh_hammer @JoshuaMZeitz These passages include the Shema, a central declaration of Jewish faith:
“Hear, O Israel: The Lord our G-d, the Lord is One…”
The mezuzah serves as a constant reminder of G-d’s presence and commandments.
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“Hear, O Israel: The Lord our G-d, the Lord is One…”
The mezuzah serves as a constant reminder of G-d’s presence and commandments.
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@LiseKorson @josh_hammer @JoshuaMZeitz According to Jewish law (halacha), it should be attached to the right-hand doorpost as one enters a room, angled inward toward the house, symbolizing welcoming divine presence into the home.
The word mezuzah literally means “doorpost” in Hebrew.
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The word mezuzah literally means “doorpost” in Hebrew.
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@LiseKorson @josh_hammer @JoshuaMZeitz The mezuzah is both a religious commandment and a symbolic practice with deep meaning in Judaism.
Here’s why Jews affix a mezuzah to their doorposts:
Fulfilling a Commandment (Mitzvah):
The Torah explicitly instructs this practice:
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Here’s why Jews affix a mezuzah to their doorposts:
Fulfilling a Commandment (Mitzvah):
The Torah explicitly instructs this practice:
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@LiseKorson @josh_hammer @JoshuaMZeitz “You shall write them upon the doorposts (mezuzot) of your house and upon your gates.” — Deuteronomy 6:9; 11:20
So, first and foremost, it’s an act of obedience to G-d’s command.
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So, first and foremost, it’s an act of obedience to G-d’s command.
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@LiseKorson @josh_hammer @JoshuaMZeitz Reminder of Faith and Identity:
Seeing the mezuzah when entering or leaving reminds Jews of G-d’s presence, their faith, and their ethical and spiritual responsibilities. It turns a simple doorway into a moment of mindfulness.
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Seeing the mezuzah when entering or leaving reminds Jews of G-d’s presence, their faith, and their ethical and spiritual responsibilities. It turns a simple doorway into a moment of mindfulness.
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@LiseKorson @josh_hammer @JoshuaMZeitz Sanctifying the Home:
The mezuzah marks a Jewish home as a sacred space — a place where spiritual and moral values should guide daily life.
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The mezuzah marks a Jewish home as a sacred space — a place where spiritual and moral values should guide daily life.
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@LiseKorson @josh_hammer @JoshuaMZeitz Symbol of Protection:
Traditionally, many Jews believe the mezuzah provides divine protection to those who dwell inside. Some mezuzah cases are even inscribed with the Hebrew letters שדי (Shaddai), one of G-d’s names,
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Traditionally, many Jews believe the mezuzah provides divine protection to those who dwell inside. Some mezuzah cases are even inscribed with the Hebrew letters שדי (Shaddai), one of G-d’s names,
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@LiseKorson @josh_hammer @JoshuaMZeitz which is understood as an acronym for “Shomer Daltot Yisrael” — “Guardian of the doors of Israel.”
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@LiseKorson @josh_hammer @JoshuaMZeitz Expression of Continuity and Connection:
It connects Jews today to thousands of years of tradition, linking their homes to the covenantal relationship between G-d and the Jewish people.
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It connects Jews today to thousands of years of tradition, linking their homes to the covenantal relationship between G-d and the Jewish people.
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