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mezuza

mezuza

1 9.9
A small case holding a holy text placed on a Jewish home's doorframe
  • noun
  • /məˈzuːzə/
: mezuzá
  • In Jewish homes, a mezuza is often affixed to the doorframe to display faith and tradition.

You know, the the the Jew holiday, the Passover, like the that's what they put the mezuza on the door.

Examples

  • The Mezuza is a commandment from the mitzvot of the Torah, and the Mezuza on the door of a house testifies that the people who live in it recognize the meaning of performing the mitzvot.

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  • You know, the the the Jew holiday, the Passover, like the that's what they put the mezuza on the door.

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  • The Mezuza is a commandment from the mitzvot of the Torah, and the Mezuza on the door of a house testifies that the people who live in it recognize the meaning of performing the mitzvot.

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  • Before entering, make sure to touch the mezuza on the door as a sign of respect.

  • The mezuza contains sacred texts that remind us of our religious obligations.

Surface Forms

mezuza singular
mezuzae plural

Etymology

Mezuza comes from the Hebrew word mezuzah, which means 'doorpost'. A mezuza is a small case holding a short religious text that is fixed to a home's doorframe, so the name explains why it belongs on the door.