Why do Jewish people put those little scrolls on their front doors?
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They are called "mezuzah", or "mezuzahs" in plural.  They contain the text of a Jewish prayer known as the "Shema", or "Hear, Oh Israel" prayer.  The text is taken from the following Biblical passages: Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Deuteronomy 11:13-21, and Numbers 15:37-41.  In the text itself, the Jews are commanded "...and you shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates, in order to prolong you days and the days of your children...".\n\nThe scrolls are written by a Jewish scribe on animal skin (parchment) in a rigidly prescribed manner, in the orginal Hebrew.  They are then rolled up and attached upright in the upper 2/3rds of the door jamb, tilted slightly in toward the room being entered.  Many people put the scrolls in a case that is attached to the doorway, but others simply nail the scroll directly to the jamb.\n\nThe scrolls must be removed and checked twice in every seven year period by a qualified scribe, to correct any damage to the lettering that occurs over time.\n\nIn general, it is believed that the scrolls afford physical and spiritual protection to those who live in the house.  The scrolls are mounted on all doorways that have a distinct overhead mantle both inside and outside the house.  The only exceptions are doors leading into bathrooms and unlived-in spaces, such as attics and closets, which do not require them.
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They symbolize the spirit of dead people. If they come into your house or land on you it means that a relative has died, or has come to visit you.
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they come to our house about every month or so. but they've learned not to knock and just leave us a magazine. it's not that we're rude--we just never answer the door. (because it is your right, of course, to open your front door only when someone you want to see is on the other side.)
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Often, Jews are involved in organizations, along with Blacks, Hispanics, Asians, Italians, Southerners, and Irish, that work to protect anyone in society from the harm caused by bigotry and prejudice.\n\nIn fact, I think it was a Jew who most vigorously argued that the KKK had a right to demonstrate and publicly express their views.  The feeling being that a little fresh air might take the right wing stench out of the air.
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This is probably more along the lines of people staying in a hotel room and hiding their cash in the bible in case of theft. When they check out, they simply forget it is in there and leave it.
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It just depends on your culture...  for most of the Western world, it is looked upon as rude, or insulting to wear a hat or head covering inside.  I don't know why.  But if you are Jewish, it is required that you wear something on your head if you enter the synagogue, for instance.  I also see that Muslime women must always wear something covering their heads as well, and some Christian sects like to see their men and women cover their heads as a sign of respect.  \nSo, I can't really justify the request or requirement that men uncover their heads, but rather suggest that it is a cultural thing.
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I'm not cretain I like this question because I don't understand why you need to know this. It has veiled Semitic implications if were to be looking for a reason to single them out. I was once married to a Jew and even thought we're no longer married, we're still friends.
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Those are old, old traditions for the death of a family member, like telling the bees & putting crepe ribbons (mourning ribbons) on a beehive, too. You cover the mirrors to keep the spirit from jumping somewhere else. You stop the clocks at the time of death so you won't have bad luck. Some of those traditions have their roots in Jewish traditions, others I'm not so sure of, mostly they are observed deep in the South.
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They know and they still believe they are the only right ones. the door to door thing is a part of their brainwashing technique for the cute lil babies they bring to the door. you see they have that poor little baby stand at the door with them and when it gets shut on them they jump in and tell them that the people do not know the way of jehova and that is why they need to go out and preach to save all those lost souls. so as the child grows this concept is instilled in them over and over again. these poor little babies don't know what hit them until they get say into highschool where they see all the other peoples and experience their beliefs away from their parents and church. then often you get a really confused person that has a tendency to rebel in the worst ways. its sad really. what ever happened to free will and why are some religions so h@ll bent on controlling FREE WILL> Ha ha ha how ignorant was that down there i have read the bible many many times fron to back and skipping around and i do not appreciate the same people coming to my door over and over trying to debate my beliefs. its sad really that som many people have so many ways of preaching about the same book. for people to presume that even though i have read the book that i need to be taught how to believe is insulting!   and i agree those who are rude AREN'T THOSE WITHOUT FAITH.!!! YOU COULD NOT HAVE SAID IT ANY  BETTER THAN THAT!
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no....\nIt's actully a protection for the people inside.\nIf god sends his wrath on them, then just because they're inside a holy place, might get averted.
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I'm English and Jewish, so is almost everyone at my synagogue (English that is.) Do you think someones been hiding something from us all these years?
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It's a historical thing. Ever since the advent of the Christianity, there has been lots of anti-Semitism. Popes encouraged the poor treatment of Jews, and in other countries whenever anything went wrong Jews were blamed. \n\nIn medieval times, the Church forbade Christians from charging interest of anything. This meant that no Christians wanted to be moneylenders, so Jews took up the role. This has led to the idea that all Jews are rich and stingy, although this was one of the few jobs Jews were allowed to do.\n\nMany Christians also think that Jews are "Christ-killers" and hate Jews for killing their God. They also think Jews are stubborn for not believing in the Messiah that they believe already came, and will come again. Jews believe that   a messiah has not come.\n\nUnfortunately, it hasn't changed much. People still have a perception that Jews are rich and stingy (much like the stereotype that all Asians are smart) and this shows in TV and high schools. "Jew" is a common insult for a frugal person. If you pick up a quarter on the ground in the average high school, you are likely to hear an anti Semitic joke.\n\nWhat's more, Hitler jokes and Nazi music are become increasingly popular. \n\nIn Europe, there has always been even more anti Semitism. The birthplace of Hitler is a holy place for Neo Nazis, and in France Jewish graves are commonly "decorated" with swastikas.
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I do not know if Christianity does this differently, but, in Judaism, we bury objects with God's name on them.  If it's respectful enough for humans, it's probably good enough for Bibles.
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There are many theories why people place coins and other "offerings" on headstones. I have seen this at many historic sites, Calvin Coolidge grave etc.\n\n1. Some say money left at graveside goes back to the coins left at graves in ancient Greece to pay Charon, for ferry passage over the River Styx to Hades.\n\n2. It is a widespread custom to leave a small remembrance as a sign of respect in many cultures.\n\n3. It may be a secular version of the Jewish tradition of putting a pebble on the gravestone to show remembrance and respect.\n\nIn "The Jewish Home: a guide for Jewish living: by Daniel B. Syme it says the following:\n\n>>\n"In biblical times, ...graves were sometimes marked by a pile of stones. Some scholars suggest that this may explain the custom of leaving pebbles. There is no religious basis for the practice. It serves to indicate that loved ones have been to the grave, and that alone is sufficient cause to justify it. At least one contemporary rabbi, however, has suggested that leaving a stone may also have therapeutic benefit for us, especially if we see it as a symbolic means of leaving behind some of the 'hardness' of grief and pain." \n>>
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they are evil avoid them at all costs they are a door way to Satanic forces and evil spirits\nplaying with that "mess" will cause a hot mess in your life\nso very dangerous in my opinion and in my christian training and education
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it seems Jewish people were
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Just stand up when they stand up, and sit down when they sit down. Dont write while there. There is no passing the hat or an offering taken at Jewish services, so you dont have to worry about that. You might be asked to wear the Yarmulke if it is a service at a Conservative or Orthodox congregation, sometimes at a Reform one too. Dress nicely.\n\nKnow you, and all, are welcome, "My house shall be a house of prayer for all people," as Gd said in Isaiah.