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  1. Mezuzah - Wikipedia

    A mezuzah (Hebrew: מְזוּזָה "doorpost"; plural: מְזוּזוֹת ‎ mezuzot) is a piece of parchment inscribed with specific Hebrew verses from the Torah, which Jews affix in a small case to the doorposts …

  2. What Is a Mezuzah? - The Scroll on the Doorpost - Chabad.org

    The mezuzah is the hallmark of the Jewish home, demonstrating that it leads to a Jewish household. When a Jewish family affixes a mezuzah on their permanent residence they are …

  3. Why Jews Hang a Mezuzah on the Doorpost | My Jewish Learning

    A mezuzah serves two functions: Every time you enter or leave, the mezuzah reminds you that you have a covenant with God; second, the mezuzah serves as a symbol to everyone else …

  4. What is a mezuzah? Why and how do we use it? | Reform Judaism

    What is a mezuzah? The Hebrew word mezuzah means “doorpost.” According to tradition, the mezuzah is to be affixed to the doorpost at the entrance to a Jewish home as well as at the …

  5. 16 Mezuzah Facts Every Jew Should Know - Chabad.org

    In Ashkenazic tradition, the mezuzah is placed at a slight angle, with the top of the mezuzah pointing toward the inside of the room and the bottom pointing toward the outside. In …

  6. Mezuzah - The Scroll Placed on Jewish Doorposts - Chabad.org

    A mezuzah (מְזוּזָה) is a parchment scroll, on which the Shema is handwritten by an expert scribe. A mezuzah mounted on the right side of the doorpost of a Jewish home reminds us of G‑d and …

  7. The Protective Power of Mezuzah - Chabad.org

    Mezuzah, a sign of eternal love between Israel and the Creator, therefore prevents any trouble from entering a Jewish home.

  8. Jewish Practices & Rituals: The Mezuzah - Jewish Virtual Library

    On the doorposts of Jewish homes a passerby can likely find a small casing like the one pictured at right. This ornament is known as a mezuzah (Hebrew, "doorpost") because it is placed upon …

  9. What is a Mezuzah? - My Jewish Learning

    A mezuzah is a small box that is placed on the right doorpost of Jewish homes. Inside the box is a parchment scroll with verses from the Torah inscribed on it, including the Shema prayer …

  10. Mezuzah: Prayer, Placement & Meaning | Aish

    What is a Mezuzah? A Mezuzah is a small scroll inscribed with Torah verses, usually placed in a case, and is fixed to the doorpost of a Jewish home. What Is The Meaning of The Mezuzah? …

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