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Mezuzah Pendant
No matter what affiliation one has with Judaism, or Jewish custom, the Mezuzah Pendant, or where the parchment of the mezuzah sits is well-known throughout the Jewish and non-Jewish World.
Mezuzot and Customs in the Jewish World
Mezuzot are highly respected by all Jews throughout the world. It is customary that when one moves into a rented new home or place of business outside of Israel, a mezuzah is put up within thirty days of moving in. This has to do with the face that for Jews, Israel is to one's permanent residence. Therefore, if one lives outside of Israel, also known as the Galut, one needs to abide by this custom. Jewish Tradition and Jewish Law, or halakha requires this. If one moves into a new home or business that is purchased, one must apply the mezuzah immediately upon moving in. Despite the various types of Judaism today which include Reconstuctionist, Progressive (Reform), Conservative, and various types of Orthodox Judaism, all respect having the mezuzah on every doorpost in a Jewish Home or place of business. Mezuzot are placed on Jewish doorposts using either two nails, double-sided tape, or glue.
Overall, the symbol of the mezuzah has spiritual representation besides it being a symbol of safe-keeping over one's home. A mezuzah serves two functions: every time a Jew enters or leaves, the mezuzah reminds a Jew that there is a covenant with G-d which has additional spiritual symbolism to awaken Jews in general to this. Second, the mezuzah serves as a symbol to everyone else that this particular home or place of business is constituted as a Jewish one, which operates by a special set of rules, rituals, and beliefs.
History of the Mezuzah
“And you shall inscribe them on the doorposts (mezuzot) of our house and on your gates,” comes from the bible in Deuteronomy 6:9, 11:20. However, what words exactly are to be inscribed? The words on the parchment paper, or klaf states; “The words that I shall tell you this day”: that you shall love your G-d, believe only in Him, keep His commandments, and pass all of this on to your children. Once again, this represents the covenant Jews have with G-d.
Styles of Mezuzah Pendants
The types of Mezuzah Pendants around today vary as the colors in paint shop. From different tones of color of the mezuzah pendant to the material it is made of, be it gold, gold filigree, silver, wired, or even fimo clay, styles of mezuzah pendants are vast! In addition to the eloquent designs that exist today, on top of every mezuzah pendant the letter "Shin" of the Hebrew alphabet must be engraved, carved, or written. This symbolizes the word "Shaddai," which is one of G-d names in the Jewish Tradition. Amongst additional customs, many Ashkenzai Jews tilt the mezuzah pendant towards the doorpost, but Sephardic Jews do not. In passing, Jews traditionally use their hand and kiss the mezuzah to represent that they acknowledge it.
Finally, mezuzah pendants serve an extremely old Jewish custom for all Jews with various style and grace.
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