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How to Hang a Mezuzah

A multimedia presentation

On the doorposts to Jewish homes, you may have noticed a small box hanging diagonally, often adorned with Jewish symbols. The box, known as a mezuzah, is often created by Jewish artists and made to be a beautiful Judaic item, but it is the contents of the box--a parchment with passages from the Torah in it--that are vital. Learn more about the significance of a mezuzah and how to hang one with the following multimedia presentation.

 

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