Transcript Jewish Objects and Symbols

MEZUZAH
A Mezuzah is attached to the right side of the doorpost as
you enter a room. The words of the Shema are found
inside the mezuzah, which means doorpost.
MENORAH
The menorah commemorates the “miracle of lights”
during the celebration of Hannukah. The nine
branched candlestick is a popular object in Jewish
homes.
KIPPAH
A Kippah is a small round cap worn on the head. Some
Jews wear the Kippah all day; some wear it only while
eating, praying, or studying; some wear it only during
prayer; and some Jews (in Reform synagogues) do not
wear one at all. It signifies that human beings are
beneath, or dependent on, God. In the past the
kippah was only worn by men. Today, some women
also wear them.
SHOFAR
The Shofar is an ancient ram’s horn blown during
the synagogue services as a call to penitence. It is
especially used during Rosh Hashanah .
Shofar
STAR OF DAVID
The six-pointed Star of David
is the sign of the Jewish
religion. It is also called
the “Magen of David,” and
is named after King David.
The symbol also appears
on the flag of the State of
Israel. The star represents
eternal light.
TEFILLIN
Tefillin are small leather boxes with straps that
can be tied on the arm and around the head.
They contain the Shema. Wearing tefillin is a
reminder of God’s commandments. They are
worn by adult males during all weekday
morning services.
“You shall bind them as a sign upon your hand,
they shall be a reminder above your eyes,
and you shall inscribe them upon the
doorposts of your home and upon your
gates.” (Deuteronomy 6:4-9)