Mezuzah Information
The Jewish culture has a rich history of traditions, and the mezuzah is one of them. Like many symbols in Judaism, the muzuzah represents a promise that God made to the Jews to protect and preserve them.
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What is a Mezuzuah?
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'Mezuzah' is a Hebrew word meaning 'doorpost.' The word refers to one of the 613 commandments of the Jewish religion, requiring Jews to place a small parchment inscribed with two passages from the book of Deutoronomy--the book of the Torah that describes how God instructed Jews of old to apply sacrifical blood on their doorposts so that the Angel of Death would pass over their homes.
Where to Display the Mezuzah
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The mezuzah must be fixed to every doorpost and gate in a Jewish home. Synagogues must have the mezuzah as well--the parchment is affixed to the doorposts of Jewish businesses as well.
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Variations of Mezuzah
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The mezuzah can refer to the parchment that has the required Hebrew writings, or the doorpost of any permanent gate or arch in a home, synagogue or business. The mezuzah can also be the small box or case that protects the parchment.
Applying the Mezuzah
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According to the Halakha, or Jewish law, there are specific instructions for apply the mezuzah to a doorpost. The mezuzah must be placed on the right side of the doorpost from the point of view of the person entering the room.
When to Apply the Mezuzah
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Since the mezuzah is one of the ways that the home of a Jewish family is recognized, it must be placed in a home no more than 30 days after the family moves in. The mezuzah is held at the place it will be mounted, and a blessing is recited before the mezuzah becomes permanent.
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