Rabbis and knowledgeable Jewish folks of Mastodon, I have a mezuzah question.

We live in an apartment complex and we are moving to our new house.

I know that you don’t move a mezuzah, so what do I do with mine? Leave it and walk away whistling? Take it off and…?

What do I do with the old one?

Any thoughts appreciated!

#mezuzah #rabbi #jewish

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@amv

Alex, the item that you purchased is a cover for a #mezuzah but not the mezuzah itself. The mitzvah is about the handwritten scroll, not the case around it. This is analogous to having a Torah cover in a synagogue without a Torah scroll inside. We can view this as an opportunity to learn about a mitzvah. The next step would be to order a #klaf (kosher scroll) from your synagogue gift shop or local Jewish book store.

Hey folks, my wife and I have a #mezuzah that has the shards of our breaking glass in a display tube, and we need to pick something to put in it! We probably fit most under the #reform umbrella. We’re both very into community and are working towards having our home as a fun and safe space for friends to come and go, we’re a #queer household, and social justice is really important to both of us. Any suggestions? Does anyone put meaningful quotes instead of prayers? #jewish #arlingtonma #boston

My mother’s mezuzah. (For those who may not know: a mezuzah contains a scroll with a blessing and is posted on every door in a building except bathrooms.) #yeg #mezuzah #jewish #judaism #jewishyeg

This year, we expect to see the top 12 Best Mezuzah. Do you want to know more?
https://homeradar.org/best-mezuzah/

#mezuzah #bestmezuzah #best #bestseller #home #homedécor #decor

This year, we expect to see the top 12 Best Mezuzah. Do you want to know more?
https://homeradar.org/best-mezuzah/

#mezuzah #bestmezuzah #best #bestseller #home #homedécor #decor