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Mezuzah Style is pleased to introduce an exciting new line of mezuzahs of exceptional beauty. These cut crystal creations feature an all new color-changing technology which emits vibrant, prismatic colors that remind us of the intensity of our faith in G_d.
Honor the sanctity and blessing of your Jewish home with these truly magical, kosher mezuzahs, now available in an assortment of colors and decorative styles. Watch in amazement as they change in color, hue and intensity when viewed from different angles. Unlike traditional mezuzahs, they are equally distinctive in sunlight or shade.
Bless and protect your home and each room within with the attractive and reverent tributes to G_d and his word as expressed to us through the holy Torah.
| JUST ASK A RABBI | |
| by Rabbi Schlomi Shalom | |
It is customary, upon entering or leaving a residence, to touch the mezuzah. This reverence acknowledges our belief in the Shema Yisroel, the Jewish declaration of faith that expresses the unity of G_d, the duty of loving and serving Him with our whole being, and our obligation to observe the mitzvos in and out of the home. Because it represents basic principles of our faith, the mezuzah is our responsibility to visitors as well as to ourselves. When a mezuzah becomes invalid, its blessings are nullified. Even if one letter or part of a letter is missing or imperfect, the mezuzah may not be used. Only a kosher (meaning fit or proper) mezuzah sanctifies and protects the home, as well as fulfills the saying of the Psalmist, "G_d will guard your going and coming from now and for all time." That is why when you purchase a mezuzah for yourself or make it a gift to a relative or friend, you are obligated to assure its validity. Be certain that it is hand written and that you obtain it from a reliable source. |
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| WHAT IS A MEZUZAH? | |
| by Rabbi Mendy Hecht | |
"And you shall write them [the words of the Shema] on the doorposts of your house and on your gates." A Mezuzah is not an ornate, gilded container - it's the little parchment inside of it. An authentic mezuzah is a hand-written Hebrew text on a parchment scroll. The word "mezuzah" actually means "door-post," meaning that a mezuzah scroll goes on every discernible, regularly used door-frame (except "The Facilities"): the front door, the back door, and dining room, living room, bedroom and den doors. Even if it's just a doorway with no door, like between the kitchen and dining room, it should have a mezuzah. Note: if you're not ready to mezuzafy your whole house just yet, start with the front door. The mezuzah is to the Jewish abode what a helmet is to a soldier - it provides spiritual and physical protection, fortification and reinforcement to the home and the souls of all who dwell therein. It's the original home security system. |
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| HOW DO I PUT UP A MEZUZAH? | |
| by the Rebbi from Antebbe | |
| HOME INSPECTION | |
Before you go mezuzah, go Bob-Villa through your digs and count every door and doorway. When you've got a total, get thee to your local Judaica store or Chabad center to get as many as you need. Better yet, have the Chabad rabbi come down to perform his own house inspection - you'll see how it's done and you'll meet one swell fellow, simultaneously. Oh, and the inspection is free of charge. |
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| PURCHASE | |
Ideally, one should purchase separate cases for each of the mezuzahs. These demonstrate the value of the Mitzvah and make for finer interior decorating. An endless variety of mezuzah case designs, from simple to snooty, medieval to modern, is available at any quality Judaica store in your neighborhood or on-line. Traditionally, the front door mezuzah and hence, its case is larger than those throughout the house. |
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