Ethical Sofrut: Is My Torah or Mezuzah from a Factory Farm?
When we hear the Torah read at synagogue, we rarely think about the dozens of animals whose hides make up that sacred document. Yet every
Yonathan Reches
When we hear the Torah read at synagogue, we rarely think about the dozens of animals whose hides make up that sacred document. Yet every
In the Jewish imagination, Torah scrolls have been made in the same manner for thousands of years. We picture a white-bearded sofer (scribe) hunched over
Remember that your home is not just a place to live but a sanctuary for your soul, a hub for community, and a legacy for the future.
No matter if we’re moving two blocks away or crossing an ocean, with only our mezuzah reminds us who we are and how to continue living.
Learn how to hang a mezuzah, including positioning and the blessing, and some of the reasons behind why we do it this way.
Putting up a mezuzah is a millennia-old public expression of Jewish identity: a meaningful way to mark liminal times in our lives and homes.