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A mezuzah. They contain Torah-verses, as commanded in Deuteronomy ch.6.
The mezuzah is a small rectangular container which holds a parchment inscribed with the portion from Scriptures called the Shema: "Hear, O Israel..." (Deuteronomy 6:4-9 and 11:13-21) which reminds Jews that we are answerable to God, that we are to love Him and keep His commandments, and to be diligent to teach our children His ways. As we come into the home, we have this reminder before us (usually on the right-hand side as one enters). Etymologically, the word "mezuzot" means the doorposts, but the term has come to be used for the container with the parchment which is affixed to the doorpost.
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What is the thing Jewish people hang by the door?
It's called a Mezuzah. It's a container with a parchment inside. On the parchment are written verses from the Torah (portions of Deuteronomy ch.6 and ch.11). It is affixed to the doorpost in keeping with God's command (ibid).
Where is the Shema scroll kept?
There is no such thing as a "Shema scroll". A synagogue will keep its Torah scrolls in the ark in the front of the sanctuary. The ark is an ornate cabinet that sits where a Christian would expect an altar. There are small scrolls that do contain the text of the Shema that are put in little cases on the doorposts of Jewish houses (mezuzot), and small scrolls inside tefillin, little leather boxes worn by observant Jews during weekday morning prayers.
Why is the mezuzah so special?
In the Torah, God commands the Jewish people to hang mezuzot on their doorposts. Two Torah portions, Shema and Vehaya, include the verse: "And you shall inscribe these words upon the doorposts of your house and upon your gates."The Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4-9) begins with "Hear O Israel, the Lord is our God, the Lord is One." The Shema reminds us that God is always present in our lives, and that we should keep God's words constantly in our minds and in our hearts. The Shema tells us that one way to do this is by writing them on the doorposts of our house. Vehaya (Deuteronomy 11:13-21) assures us of God's compensation if we fulfill his commandments (mitzvot).It is a Torah commandment to hang mezuzot on our doorposts. Mezuzot, in turn, remind of God's presence and of our duty to fulfill God's commandments.
Where do Jews put their mezzuzahgs?
The plural for mezuzah is mezuzot, and they're placed slanted on their doorposts.
What is a mezuzah made of?
There are two parts of the Mezuzah, The Mezuzah Scroll itself and the Mezuzah Case. The Mezuzah Scroll is made with ink on the parchment of a Kosher animal. The case can be made of almost any material as its' purpose is to protect the scroll. Most common materials for the mezuzah case is Metal, stone, wood and glass. I attached a link with showing mezuzah cases in different materials.
What is the name of the thing Jews put on the outside of the door at Passover?
Most likely it is some blood. To remember Moses days.Another AnswerNowadays, no one does that. That was only during the Exodus from Egypt. I think the questioner is referring to the Mezzuzah which Jewish people put on the right hand side of their doorposts, not just at Passover but always.
How do you put words in a scroll on MySpace?
you go to search then scroll
Do the Jews accept the 10 commandments?
Not traditionally. What Jews are commanded to put on their "doorposts" is the primary prayer, sometimes called the "watchwords", of the Jewish faith, the "Shema" - "Hear O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is One - Praised be God's name forever and ever" and the extended portions of it where the command is made and that you can find at: http://www.jewfaq.org/prayer/shema.htm The words are supposed to be on parchment (although paper often is used) scroll (very small) that is placed into a small case. While the word Mezuzah means "doorposts" it has come to mean the case itself. Some mezuzah cases may have the Hebrew letters that also are the numbers 1 through 10 as a decoration that makes one think of the 10 commandments, or the shape of two stone tablets, etc., but that is all they are -- decorations.
How did the mezuzah come about?
In the Torah, God commands the Jewish people to hang mezuzot on their doorposts. Two Torah portions, Shema and Vehaya, include the verse: "And you shall inscribe these words upon the doorposts of your house and upon your gates."The Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4-9) begins with "Hear O Israel, the Lord is our God, the Lord is One." The Shema reminds us that God is always present in our lives, and that we should keep God's words constantly in our minds and in our hearts. The Shema tells us that one way to do this is by writing them on the doorposts of our house. Vehaya (Deuteronomy 11:13-21) assures us of God's compensation if we fulfill his commandments (mitzvot).It is a Torah commandment to hang mezuzot on our doorposts. Mezuzot, in turn, remind of God's presence and of our duty to fulfill God's commandments.
What kind of paper do you use to cover your board with to put the cake onto?
Parchment paper.
What is a shema scroll?
One of Judaism's most important prayers is the Shema Yisrael ("Hear O Israel! The Lord our G-d, the Lord is one.").Jews are enjoined to have the prayer al mezuzot beitecha(on the doorposts of your house) and the prayer is written on parchment and put into small enclosures called mezuzot.The prayer may be found in Deuteronomy 6:9.The words of the prayer should also be bound "on you arm and your head" - which males do every day other than the Sabbath and Holy days by binding the tefillin (also known as phylacteries).to bind those words "on thy arm and thy head" (interpreted as tefillin
What does mezuzah remind Jews about?
The mezuzah is not a reminder, but the fulfillment of a commandment or mitzvah - that found in Deuteronomy 6:9, which tell us to inscribe the words of the Sh'ma blessing upon the doorposts of our houses.
