Judaica Knowledge Base

The Shema is one of the most important and widely known prayers in Jewish tradition. Its opening words, “Shema Yisrael,” call upon listeners to hear and affirm the belief in one God. Reci … 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

A mezuzah is a small but powerful symbol of Jewish life, traditionally placed on the doorposts of Jewish homes and many workplaces. While it may look like a decorative object from the outside, the me … read more