What do you say when you touch a mezuzah?
What do you say when you touch a mezuzah?
The blessing said while hanging a mezuzah: Transliteration: Barukh atah Adonai, Elohaynu, melekh ha-olam, asher keedishanu b’meetzvotav v’tzeevanu leek’boa mezuzah. Translation: Blessed are you, Lord, our God, King of the universe, who has sanctified us with God’s commandments and commanded us to affix a mezuzah.
What are the words of the kaddish?
Text of the Kaddish
| # | English translation |
|---|---|
| 1 | Exalted and sanctified be His great name |
| 2 | In the world which He created according to His will! |
| 3 | May He establish His kingdom |
| 4 | And may His salvation blossom and His anointed be near |
Why do Jews touch and kiss the mezuzah?
Whenever passing through the doorway, many people touch a finger to the mezuzah as a way of showing respect to God. Many people also kiss their finger after touching it to the mezuzah.
Why do we kiss a mezuzah?
It is customary for religious Jews to touch the mezuzah every time they pass through a door and kiss the fingers that touched it. However, kissing the mezuzah has also become customary for many secular Jews who think of the mezuzah as a good luck charm.
What is a tallit (prayer shawl)?
The tallit (prayer shawl) is one of Judaism’s most recognizable emblems. The simple fringed cloth permeates Judaism: it epitomizes the synagogue experience, served as the original chuppah (marriage canopy), and even inspired the flag of the modern State of Israel.
What is a tallit in Judaism?
A tallit (טַלִּית) is a Jewish prayer shawl. As per the Bible’s instructions, the rectangular tallit has fringes attached to each of its four corners. These serve to remind the Jew of G‑d and His commandments.
Where can I purchase a tallit or tzitzit?
Because there are many laws involved in the making of a tallit and tzitzit, they should always be purchased from a G‑d-fearing and trustworthy vendor. Be sure the tallit is made of wool and is large enough to cover most of your body. Click here to purchase a tallit.
Why do we wear a tallit kattan?
The custom to wear a tallit kattan came to be because it enables us to fulfill a mitzvah at all times simply by wearing it. Some communities have the tradtion to wear a tallit gadol when praying from a very young age, but the two most common customs are from bar-mitzvah (typical Sephardic) and from marriage (typical Ashkenazic).
