Mezuzah

Mezuzah

Handmade Mezuzah constructed from rolled thin slab of clay
Clay body can be white or dark stoneware
Size approximately 5" long x 1.5" wide x 0.75" high
Glazed with varying colors and surface shine
Fired at cone 6 or cone 10 temperatures

Attache to door post with double sided tape (provided)

A scroll within a scroll is what you get when placing your parchment inside this mezuzah case. (Parchment not included)

A mezuzah (Hebrew: מְזוּזָה‬ "doorpost"; plural: מְזוּזוֹת‬ mezuzot) comprises a piece of parchment called a klaf contained in a decorative case and inscribed with specific Hebrew verses from the Torah (Deuteronomy 6:4-9 and 11:13-21). These verses consist of the Jewish prayer Shema Yisrael, beginning with the phrase: "Hear, O Israel, the Lord (is) our God, the Lord is One". In mainstream Rabbinic Judaism, a mezuzah is affixed to the doorpost of Jewish homes to fulfill the mitzvah (Biblical commandment) to "write the words of God on the gates and doorposts of your house" (Deuteronomy 6:9). Some interpret Jewish law to require a mezuzah in every doorway in the home[1] except bathrooms (which is not a living space), laundry rooms and closets, if they are too small to qualify as rooms.[2] The klaf parchment is prepared by a qualified scribe ("sofer stam") who has undergone training, both in studying the relevant religious laws, and in the more practical parts i.e. carving the quill and practising writing. The verses are written in black indelible ink with a special quill pen made either from a feather or, in what are now rare cases, a reed. The parchment is then rolled up and placed inside the case.

Mezuzah

  • Brand: Ari Benami
  • Product Code: ab_0017
  • Availability: In Stock
  • $50.00
  • Ex Tax: $50.00

Tags: mezuzah, ceremonial, ceramics