What is written on the scroll in the 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 does a kosher mezuzah scroll cost?
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What is the symbol on a mezuzah?
The mezuzah is a piece of parchment scroll with the Shema prayer inscribed on it which is kept in a small case. The Shema prayer is important to Jews because the words describe God asking Jews to remember his commands in both their heads and hearts.
Which doorways require a mezuzah?
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.
What does it mean when a mezuzah Falls?
If a mezuzah falls off a doorpost, a new bracha must be said when putting it back. If one takes down a kosher mezuzah and immediately replaces it with another mezuzah, there is a difference of opinion among poskim whether a bracha should be recited. Only the mezuzah is being replaced.
Why is a mezuzah slanted?
This is done to accommodate the variant opinions of Rashi (1040–1105) and of his grandson, Rabbeinu Tam, as to whether it should be placed vertically (Rashi) or horizontally (Rabbeinu Tam), and also to imply that God and the Torah (which the mezuzah symbolizes) are entering the room.
How much is parchment for mezuzah?
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What are the verses on the mezuzah scroll?
Two portions of Deuteronomy are written on the Mezuzah parchment scroll in their original Hebrew. The verses, from 6:4-9 and 11:13-21, are: Hear, O Israel, the L‑rd is our G‑d, the L‑rd is One.
How big is a klaf mezuzah scroll in inches?
Klaf Mezuza Parchment, 100% Kosher by Israel Ranninot. Hand-Written by a “Sofer Stam”. Made in Israel & Proofreader Expert Certified Judaica. 2.8 x2.8 inches . . . . . . 3 (Three) x Non Kosher Hebrew Parchment/Klaf/Scroll for Mezuzah Identical to A Kosher Parchment Printed Not Hand Written 2.75″x2.75″.
What kind of parchment is the Mezuzah written on?
It has to be written in the original ancient Hebrew script. The Mezuzah scroll must be written on parchment made from skin of a kosher animal. This parchment is called Klaf in Hebrew. It may not be written on paper or parchment paper.
What is the plural of the word mezuzah?
The mezuzot (plural of “mezuzah”) are the parchment scrolls on which the Sh’ma is written. The mezuzah cases are just that, protective cases, containers for the scrolls. That is why you may find many mezuzah cases with no scrolls inside.