Meaning of mezuzah | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A piece of parchment inscribed with specific Hebrew verses from the Torah (Deuteronomy 6:4–9 and 11:13–21) and attached in a case to the doorpost of a house.
2. An object of similar function in the Samaritan tradition.

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Examples

“On the other hand, one may feel⟳ profoundly moved with the spirit of true piety, love⟳ of God and loyalty to his commandments in the performance of a so-called "traditional commandment," like⟳ the fastening of a "mezuzah" to the door-post.”

“Slothrop gives him the mandala. He hopes it will work⟳ like⟳ the mantra that Enzian told him once, mba-kayere (I am passed over), mba-kayere . . . a spell⟳ against Marvy tonight, against Tchitcherine. A mezuzah. Safe passage through a bad night. . . .”

“If, for some strange reason⟳, you want⟳ to eat⟳ the fair fruit on the date⟳ of purchase⟳, you buy⟳ one that's already flecked, race⟳ home, and devour it as soon as you've crossed your threshold and kissed the mezuza.”

“Lubavitchers, Penansky says, believe⟳ mezuzahs need⟳ no adornment and simply wrap⟳ them in cellophane.”

“When Manny or either of his parents went through their front door they put⟳ a finger on their lips and then to the mezuzah on the door frame.”

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