Mezuzah

Revivim:

The price of controversy and the separation of communities

Boycotts and separation of communities has led to serious prohibitions.

Hebron man arrested after theft of dozens of mezuzahs

Holon police investigators arrested a 25-year-old undocumented resident following an undercover investigation. He was found in possession of numerous mezuzahs that are suspected to have been torn from residents’ doorframes.

Revivim: Mezuzah on Every Room

Obligation, Exemption, and the Blessing

All doorways of the house and its rooms, bomb shelters, Jewish-owned prisons, hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes are obligated in a mezuzah, but not bathrooms and temporary dwellings.

Revivim:

A mezuzah in an elevator

In our time, when the elevator has become the accepted way of entering homes, it is appropriate to affix a mezuzah there.

'The mezuzot protected'

Russian UAV hits Jewish center in Ukraine

An intercepted Russian drone struck the Chesed Michael in Zaporizhzhia. Rabbi says the building's mezuzot prevented casualties.

The Mitzvah of Mezuzah:

The mezuzah as protection and the Laws of affixing it

The mitzvah of mezuzah grants protection and long life to the homeowners and their children.

Parashat Teruma:

The Mikdash in Tefillin, Tzitzis, and Mezuza

How the current Daf Yomi connects with the parasha we read in Shul.

Solidarity in Canada:

Christian journalist places mezuzah at his home's entrance

Canadian journalist Warren Kinsella, a Toronto resident and a Christian by faith, installed a mezuzah in his home as a sign of solidarity with the Jewish community in light of the rise in antisemitism.

Cornerstone laid for new community in Gush Etzion

New community of Yatziv, formerly Shdema, inaugurated in Gush Etzion. A mezuzah was affixed and a tree planted, marking the start of civilian life on the former IDF base.

Illlegal Arabs arrested for ripping mezuzahs off doorposts

Illegal Arabs from Hebron suspected of removal and theft of mezuzahs in central Israel.

The Kosherklaf.com revolution

Educating the generation, connecting to holiness

Through articles, charts, a WhatsApp support line, and hands-on classes, Moshe Gantz and Joseph Miller, Founders of Kosherklaf.com, guide buyers to make informed decisions and avoid common errors that render items invalid.

Bnei Brak:

Two arrested for pulling down mezuzah

Two young residents of eastern Jerusalem who were caught on camera pulling the sacred object off a building in Bnei Brak and throwing it in the trash were arrested a short time later.

Mezuzuahs ripped from Holocaust survivor's door in Toronto

Vandals tore Mezuzahs from the door of Holocaust survivor Nate Leipciger in a recent antisemitic incident in Toronto, the second such incident to take place recently.

Second time in weeks:

Mezuzahs ripped from Jewish homes in Toronto

Toronto police are investigating another antisemitic attack after mezuzahs were torn from Jewish residents’ doors in a North York condo on Christmas Day, sparking condemnation from officials.

Antisemitism in Toronto:

Seniors’ housing targeted in mezuzah theft

Toronto Police are investigating after about 20 mezuzahs were stolen from a Jewish seniors’ housing building.

Tribute to Trump

Mezuzah from destroyed house on its way to White House

Twins Gali and Ziv Berman from Kibbutz Kfar Aza, who were taken captive on 10/7, will present the mezuzah from their burned home to President Trump.

Samaria:

Man pretending to be religious scribe sells printed mezuzahs

Ashkelon police uncover dozens of fake sacred texts in undercover sting, say 56-year-old suspect posed as certified scribe.

Extraordinary gesture

Watch: Netanyahu presents Trump with a 'B-2 mezuzah'

Before his meeting with Trump, Prime Minister Netanyahu gifted a mezuzah shaped like a B-2 bomber - highly symbolic in light of the recent American strike on Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility.

GOP Congressman places 'Hebrew Hammer' Mezuzah at office entrance

The mezuzah, designed in the shape of a hammer with "Hebrew Hammer" inscription, reflects the nickname of newly elected Congressman Randy Fine as a determined fighter against antisemitism; Chairman of Republicans Overseas Israel: "An important symbolic act highlighting the significance of proud Jewish identity in the face of growing antisemitism."

Insights from 30 Years as a Dealer in STaM

My journey has brought to light critical insights that I believe every member of the Jewish community should know

Personal Growth series:

G-d In our hearts and minds

What is the way we walk before G-d? How do we remember Him during the day?

Mezuzah hung at Cannes Film Festival

The mezuzah was affixed to the entrance of the Israeli pavilion at the festival by Israeli Ministry of Culture and Sports CEO Kfir Cohen who recited a prayer for the release of the hostages in Gaza.

Jerusalem: Suspects steal mezuzahs, sell them - and are arrested

Police arrest two suspected of ripping mezuzahs off doorposts in Jerusalem, selling them to unsuspecting Judaica business.

Hundreds of mezuzahs donated to the IDF found to be invalid

Givati Brigade Rabbi sent hundreds of donated mezuzahs to be inspected by the IDF Scribes Institute, which found many to be invalid.

IDF soldiers affix mezuzah in Gaza City

Rabbi Daniel Kind, rabbi of the Givati Brigade, hung the Jewish religious item in Gaza City in a ceremony with the soldiers and commanders.

In light of antisemitism:

Some Diaspora Jews wonder whether to remove their mezuzahs

Some Jews are taking down their mezuzahs due to antisemitism. Some non-Jews are putting them up.

Teen suspected of ripping mezuzah off doorpost is arrested

Police arrest, interrogate, 16-year-old suspected of pulling mezuzah off doorway and throwing it in the garbage.

Delivery driver fired for tearing off mezuzah

A motorcycle delivery driver was fired after being caught on camera tearing a mezuzah off a customer's house and throwing it in the trash.

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Deliveryman rips off apartment mezuzah, throws it in trash

Police complaint filed after deliveryman brazenly tears mezuzah off door in front of security camera.

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Disney animator discusses hiding a mezuzah in a Disney movie

Saul Blinkoff hid a mezuzah in the movie “Winnie the Pooh”: I infuse Torah into my life and it provides a springboard for me.

Amb. Erdan to post mezuzah from Samaria at UN office

Israel's Ambassador to the UN receives stone from ancient Jewish mikvah, mezuzah designed by Samaria office.

Man tears mezuzahs off dozens of homes on Independence Day

Suspect arrested on suspicion of removing mezuzahs from residential homes in Jerusalem.

Why American Eagle has a mezuzah at its Times Square flagship

American Eagle Outfitters now has a mezuzah at its flagship Times Square location, courtesy of Chabad.

Jewish U of Denver students' mezuzahs torn, defiled with pork

Police investigating after three Jewish students in one week have mezuzahs vandalized, with one student's door defaced with pork.

Mezuzah ripped from student’s door at Michigan State University

Jewish student targeted by vandal who rips mezuzah from her dorm room door.

Pres. Herzog's gift to Bahraini King: A silver mezuzah

Israeli President received at Al-Qudaibiya Palace in first visit by an Israeli Head of State to Bahrain.

Be proud that you are Jewish

In times of despair, when the journey seems endless, Abraham and Sarah showed that we can hold our heads high- and put a mezuza on our door!

Indiana man charged for destroying mezuzahs

Suspect arrested after several mezuzahs in Bloomington stolen and set on fire.

Mezuzah of Indiana U students ripped off door and set on fire

Mezuzah on apartment belonging to Jewish Indiana University students ripped from door and set on fire in latest antisemitic campus incident.

Vandals deface historic Barcelona shul, rip mezuzah from door

Ancient Synagogue of Barcelona yet again vandalized as city council slammed for deteriorating condition of city's old Jewish quarter.

Agudath Israel of America issues mezuzah warning

Mainstream Judaica stores found to be selling invalid mezuzahs. If you think you're getting a bargain, think again.

Police arrest mezuzah-burning Arab

Police, IDF, arrest Arab who ripped mezuzah from doorpost, smashed its case, and tried to burn the parchment.

Horrific: Arab yanks mezuzah off doorpost - and burns it

Arab construction worker pulls mezuzah off doorpost, breaks its case with a hammer, and burns the parchment.

Mezuzahs placed at Indiana U in solidarity with Jewish students

Hundreds of mezuzahs have been placed across Indiana University campus in response to mounting incidents of antisemitism.

Homosexuality and the Synagogue

There is no reason for a synagogue to ask members about their sexuality.

2nd Gentleman's favorite memory: Putting mezuzah on VP's house

Doug Emhoff, husband of US Vice President Kamala Harris, describes most meaningful moment of the past year to him.

Indiana University task force to tackle campus anti-Semitism

Task force to deal with increase in campus anti-Semitism in light of recent serious incidents, including theft of dozens of mezuzahs.

Mezuzah vandalized at George Washington University

Incident comes only days after a Torah in the university’s Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity house was desecrated.

Maine man says he was evicted from apt for not removing mezuzah

Maine Human Rights Commission to take up case of Jewish man who says he was evicted from apartment after refusing to take down mezuzah.

Mezuzah stolen from Northeastern University's Hillel House

A Mezuzah was torn down at the Hillel House of Boston's Northeastern University over the weekend, with police opening an investigation.

Mezuzah stolen from Jewish student's door at Tufts University

Police at Massachusetts college investigating anti-Semitic incident but so far there are no suspects.

Jewish student at Uni of British Columbia has mezuzah stolen

The incident in which the mezuzah was vandalized by three people was reported to the police as a hate crime.

Mezuzot vandalised in London suburb with large Jewish population

Mezuzot stolen, defaced and stomped on in Borehamwood, a suburb to the north of London, UK.

Netherlands: Swastika carved at Jewish student's home

Maastricht University student comes home to find his home vandalized with anti-Semitic graffiti, mezuzah ripped from door.

Haredi celeb and Israeli models team up to affix mezuzah

Melech Zilbershlag, Eden Pines, and Mishel Gerzig affix mezuzah at Emunah Bet Elazraki Children's Home in Netanya

Missionaries in Israel selling fake mezuzahs

"Messianic Jews" in Israel selling empty mezuzot cases bearing Christian symbols to Russian-speaking Jews.

Gantz affixes new mezuzah at his home

Hours before his departure for Washington, Defense Minister affixes mezuzah with help of Chabad emissary in Rosh HaAyin.

Chief rabbi: Stop kissing mezuzahs to lower coronavirus risk

Israel chief Ashkenazi rabbi asks Jews to stop kissing mezuzahs because of coronavirus, European rabbinical group publishes own directives.

Watch: Jewish student teaches thief a lesson

Maddy Gun, Jewish student and member of Chabad on Campus at MSU, had her mezuzah ripped of her doorpost. This is what she did.

IDF installs mezuzahs on bunk doorposts

IDF places 6,000 mezuzahs on doorposts of soldiers' living quarters, says anyone missing a mezuzah should speak to his unit rabbi.