keshetchai:killjillthegreat:keshetchai:In Tel Aviv I started taking pictures of mezuzot, and if I go
keshetchai:killjillthegreat:keshetchai:In Tel Aviv I started taking pictures of mezuzot, and if I go back to EY I think I’d do it again. Each one has its own character – every shop and building has a different personality. Some have the old case backings left behind, some are plain white plastic, some are elaborate wood carved, one looks like poured concrete, and one is a metal tube with cigarettes wedged behind it, and I’m pretty sure it is a mezuzah, but who knows? Maybe I just took a picture of a pipe affixed to a doorway. I really love this subject for urban photography, to be honest! My house has one!! I was wondering what it was!Oh I just saw this! But yes, these are mezuzah cases! Inside is a scroll with a prayer written on it (yours might not have the scroll, although it’s unusual for a Jewish family not to remove the mezuzah scroll *and* case when they move). Unless I misunderstand and you are Jewish! Either way. :) the prayer includes the sh'ma and following paragraphs which talk about writing the words of gd on your door posts. It’s very literal haha. Typically the case is touched upon entering and exiting the home - I kiss my fingers and then touch the case. It’s a nice grounding moment for my day. Mine isn’t on here but it’s really pretty. I love having one - it makes my apartment feel more like a home and it’s just nice to…touch? Idk if that makes sense. Some people see it as sort of protective. If you aren’t Jewish and your family wants the case removed at some point, please ask a local synagogue or Chabad house to come and take it! The case can be reused and if a scroll is inside it can be examined - if it’s still intact the scroll can be the be reused. If it’s not, it has to be disposed of properly (it can’t just be thrown out), which they can do for you. -- source link