Mezuzah Presentation

Presenting The Mezuzah

By: Aimee Golant Š2016 http://aimeegolant.com 3931 Alemany Blvd, Suite 2003 -136 San Francisco, CA 94132 415-682-7128 info@aimeegolant.com

This story starts 23 years ago….

No text Love Metalwork!

Why Peace?

Received My Grandfather’s Tools

Love Metalwork!

My Maternal Grandparents story of suffering inspired my early pieces….

First Mezuzot- ‘mezuzah in space’

Making Mezuzahs‌. the perfect intersection of creativity, spirituality, and outreach for social change.

Studying the meaning.‌ A gift worth sharing, that could help bring more understanding, peace‌.

The word Mezuzah means - Doorpost

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Declaration of Faith

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Create sacred space

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Ever present reminder

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Uphold teaching

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Love and nurturing

Name of God - found on scroll and case: Shaddai

Secondary interpretation:

Root word of Shaddai: ‘Shad’ = Breast Meaning: ‘The Nurturer’

First Line on Scroll: Declares our Oneness

Shema (first word): HEAR Echad (last word): ONE

The rest of the words describe how to 
 Love God = to Love Kindness!

Modern Interpretation From: Book of Blessings 
 by: Marcia Falk

How do I traditionally affix a mezuzah?

Attach the mezuzah case to the right-hand side of the doorpost. Hang it about 8" from the top of the frame, at a 45 degree angle, with the top facing toward the inside of the house or room. Mezuzot may be hung on inside and outside doors. Do not hang the mezuzah on bathrooms or closets.

Before attaching the mezuzah to the doorpost, say this blessing:

Baruch Ata Adonai, Eloheinu melech ha-olam, asher kidshanu b'mitzvotav v'tzivanu, likboa mezuzah.

Blessed art Thou, Lord our G-d, King of the universe who has sanctified us with His commandments and commanded us to affix a mezuzah.

Why is the mezuzah attached to the right side of the doorpost?

On which doorposts should the mezuzah be placed?

Why is the mezuzah affixed at an angle?

Why do some people kiss the mezuzah?

Is there any correlation between the mezuzah and the Passover story?

What is a kosher scroll vs. a non-kosher scroll?

I am not Jewish, but I like the teaching of the mezuzah. Is it okay for me to have one?

How do I make a mezuzah case out of metal?

Thank you so much for listening!

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