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Sunday, October 28, 2012
7 Pillars of Jewish Life
Mezuzah: it is a Jewish
household that is affixed to the right side of the door as one enters the room. It is of Biblical origin and therefore carries great weight.
Tefillin: It is a set of small black leather boxes containing scrolls of parchment inscribed with verses from the Torah. The strap is wrapped around the arm.
Shofar: It is a horn blown in synagogues to mark the end of the fast at Yom Kippur.
Hanukkah: It is an eight-day Jewish commemorating the rededication of the Holy temple
Kosher: Kosher foos are those that conform to the regulations of the Kashrut.
Tzedakah: Seen as a religiuos obligation, the Tedakah consists of giving anonymously donations.
Sabbath: Is a weekly day of rest or tiem of worship observed in Abrahamic religions.
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