Mezuzah Jewish
The Mitzvah of the Mezuzah - Part 1: IntroductionThe mezuzah (plural – mezuzot) is a piece of dried skin of a kosher (conforming to Jewish Law) animal upon which are written two subdivisions from the Bible: one section from Parashat "Shema Israel" – (Deuteronomy 6, Love the LORD Your God), and the other from Deutronomy 11. The skin is then rolled like a scroll, inserted into a mezuzah cover or case, and attached to the right side of the doorframe. This mitzvah (commandment) originates from Deuteronomy 6:9 – "Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates." Observant Jews recite the verse "Shema Israel…" (Deuteronomy 6: 4) multiple times for the duration of the day and night. It holds the basic essence of being Jewish: preserving uninterrupted contact with the Creator all all around the day, in each thought and action. The person who writes the mezuzah is called a "Sofer sTaM." "S" for Sifrei Torah (Bible books), "T" for Tefilin (a set of little cubic leather boxes painted black, containing scrolls of parchment inscribed with verses from the Torah, with leather straps dyed black on one side, and worn by observant Jews for the duration of weekday morning prayers), and "M" for Mezuzot. For Jews the mezuzah is a reminder of their distinguishable mission in Creation and their faith in the Creator. The mezuzah symbolizes the Creator's providence over the Children of Israel and their homes. On the back side of the mezuza, the scribe writes the name "Shadai" (one of the names of God). It is also the initials of "Shomer Daltot Israel" (Guardian of the doors of Israel). When one is in regards to to fulfill the commandment of setting a mezuzah he will need the following: 1) A kosher mezuzah scroll for each one of the rooms in the house or office that require one. 2) A mezuzah cover or case to insert the mezuzah into. The size is not significant, but it must be huge sufficient to cover the entire scroll. 3) A measuring tape and a pencil to mark the mezuzah's location. 4) A hammer, nails or screws, or a double-sided sticky tape. 5) A Sidur – (a Jewish prayer book, containing a set order of each and everyday prayers) or a note with the Blessing of the Mezuzah (a benediction which is read out while installing the mezuzah).
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