What is on the scroll in a mezuzah?
What is a mezuzah, and why would you want one for your home? It is a handwritten scroll, called a “klaf,” containing the Shema prayer, which is placed inside a decorative case and affixed to a doorpost in the home. The case protects the scroll from outside elements while adding a touch of style to the home.
Does a mezuzah have to have a scroll?
The actual mitzvah of mezuzah is to write the first two chapters of the Shema on a kosher parchment scroll and attach it to the doorpost of one’s home. All inner rooms require mezuzos on the doorways, even if there is no actual door, as long as the doorway has both a doorpost and a lintel.
How big is a mezuzah scroll?
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| Material | Leather & Suede | Paper |
How much is a mezuzah scroll?
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| Price | $3440 | $35.95$35.95 |
| Sold By | KIPPIK | Jerusalem Mall |
| Are batteries included? | No | No |
What do you say when you touch a mezuzah?
The blessing said while hanging a mezuzah: Transliteration: Barukh atah Adonai, Elohaynu, melekh ha-olam, asher keedishanu b’meetzvotav v’tzeevanu leek’boa mezuzah. Translation: Blessed are you, Lord, our God, King of the universe, who has sanctified us with God’s commandments and commanded us to affix a mezuzah.
How much is mezuzah scroll?
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| Price | $3440 | $33.95$33.95 |
| Sold By | Jewish-Spirit | Jerusalem Mall |
| Are batteries included? | No | No |
What is written on a mezuzah scroll?
Mezuzah: (Lit. “doorpost”): A small parchment scroll upon which the Hebrew words of the Shema are handwritten by a scribe. Mezuzah scrolls are rolled up and affixed to the doorposts of Jewish homes, designating the home as Jewish and reminding those who live there of their connection to G‑d and their heritage.
Are the Torah scrolls kept in the mezuzah?
The mezuzah is the container in which the scroll is kept. The scroll, often referred to as the parchment, is the verses of the Torah, and they must be kept close to every Jewish home. If your home is missing a mezuzah scroll, or you simply want to buy a new one as a gift, be sure to check this site.
What is a mezuzah case?
The mezuzah case or mezuzah holder, also known as a mezuzah or mezuzahs , is the often decorative case that houses the handwritten mezuzah scroll on klaf, parchment.
