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Shabbat, often called the Jewish Sabbath, is the weekly day of rest observed in Jewish tradition. Beginning at sunset on Friday and ending after nightfall on Saturday, Shabbat marks a pause from the … read more

A mezuzah case is the outer container that holds the mezuzah scroll and allows it to be mounted on a doorpost. While many people refer to the entire object as a “mezuzah,” the mezuzah act … read more

A mezuzah is most often associated with Jewish homes, but the tradition can also extend to workplaces. Many Jewish-owned businesses place mezuzahs on the doorposts of offices, stores, and other comme … read more

Inside every mezuzah case is a small handwritten parchment known as a mezuzah scroll. This scroll contains specific passages from the Torah written in Hebrew according to detailed traditional rules. … read more

If you look closely at many mezuzahs on doorposts, you may notice that they are not mounted perfectly vertical. Instead, the mezuzah case is often placed at a slight angle. This common practice refle … read more