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Why Jews Hang a Mezuzah on the Doorpost
A mezuzah declares: The people who dwell here live Jewish lives.
Beliefs & Practices, Clothing & Appearance
Jewish Ritual Objects: A Guide
From challah covers to yahrzeit candles, what they are used for, how they look and where you can find them.
What Makes a Jewish Home Jewish?
They are filled with ethnic and religious objects--and everyday objects imbued with special meaning.
Beliefs & Practices, Clothing & Appearance, Pray, Study
Tefillin (Phylacteries)
Tefillin are reminders of God's laws.
The Meaning Behind Different Jewish Hats
Kippah, Streimel, Fez and more — a guide to Jewish headgear.
The Mezuzah & The Magnolia
The door to my apartment is pretty distinct: It just might be the only one in this city that welcomes ...
Mezuzah Spotting
“Look… a Jewish home!”As a small child, I found mezuzah spotting to be a very exciting game. We were the only ...