What is it and why do they have them there?
2006-12-23 02:59:10 · 7 answers · asked by papaspot1 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It's called a mezzuzah. It holds a small paper scroll with the words of the Shema prayer written on it in Hebrew.
Mezzuzahs fullfill the command to keep the laws of God on the doorposts of our homes.
2006-12-24 12:50:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is called a Mazusa (not sure of the spelling), and it contains a small copy of the books of law, which they follow. It is touched going in or out, as reminder to them to follow the laws. Jewish males usually wear one on a chain around their neck too.
2006-12-23 03:05:25 · answer #2 · answered by Beau R 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a mezuzah and it reminds them of God! There's a prayer inside, I think it's called the 'Shema', but I'm not sure!
2006-12-23 03:06:58 · answer #3 · answered by -♦One-♦-Love♦- 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think they are called "doors". The main difference is that in a Jewish household, when someone knocks they say "Oy ve, who's there"
2006-12-23 03:02:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's called a mezuzah and it is used to remind one of God's presence.
2006-12-23 03:02:52 · answer #5 · answered by paulooly 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it is a mezuzah and I think it is suposed to remind them about God.
2006-12-23 03:03:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
secret switches that you pull to lead you into the dungeon
2006-12-23 03:00:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋