Chanukat Mezuzah!

The literal meaning of the word “chanukah” is dedication. After the victory of the Maccabees in 167 BCE, the Temple in Jerusalem was restored and rededicated. Like our ancestors, we celebrate this historical moment at Chanukah-time.
 
Today, we also bring the past forward by re-interpreting the holiday as we wish - as has been done by every generation. During this week, we will celebrate in a variety of ways: playing the dreidel game, eating oily foods to remind us of the miracle of the oil, and by lighting the chanukiah (Chanukah menorah) to bring light into this dark world.
 
Another way to think of this holiday is to rededicate ourselves as Jews, in our Jewish homes. One of the ways we declare to the world that our home is a Jewish home is by placing a mezuzah “on the doorposts” of our home. In fact, the ritual for affixing the mezuzah is called Chanukat Habayit (dedication of the home). Most of us have a mezuzah on at least one of our doorposts, but all of us could use another.  It is a mitzvah to place them wherever there is a doorpost in our homes – like the bedroom door, the living room door, etc. - so you can always use another!
 
On Wednesday, December 16th, we will gather as a community to affix mezuzot to our doorposts to rededicate ourselves to our Jewish heritage. We will also learn more about mezuzot, the Chanukah menorah, and other Jewish ways to make our homes a sanctuary of light, as we collectively say the blessing for our new mezuzot.

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Need a mezuzah?  

• We are placing an order at the Israel Book Shop in Brookline for mezuzah parchments as well as plain, clear plastic covers for anyone who would like to participate!   The image above is the mezuzah we are ordering and you can find the full description HERE.   The total cost is $41.50.  Order BELOW by December 8th.  The breakdown, per complete mezuzah is as follows:

• Klaf (scroll):         $38

  Mezuzah case:   $ 2.50

  Delivery (est.):    $ 1.00

   

  TOTAL:              $41.50

• If you’d like to choose your own mezuzah (you’ll need a parchment and a cover) and have it delivered to your home, you can order one directly online. To support a local Jewish bookstore, check out Shuki’s or Kolbo or Israel Book Shop.

• If you’d like to choose your own mezuzah (you’ll need a parchment and a cover) and have it delivered to your home, you can order one directly online. To support a local Jewish bookstore, check out Shuki’s or Kolbo or Israel Book Shop.

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