https://padlet.com/bglaenger/objects Relevant objects to Jewish Culture en-us 2017-08-30 18:23:32 UTC 2023-03-29 21:32:24 UTC hello@padlet.com https://www.jesusboat.com/jesusboat.com/originals/1230648487_KP01282-650.jpg carringtonlowe https://padlet.com/bglaenger/objects/wish/183818114 A mezuzah is a copy of the shema. The mezuzah is written by a scribe and must be absolutely perfect with no breaks or mistakes. A mezuzah printed and not written by hand is not an authentic mezuzah. The prettier the hand writing the more expensive the mezuzah, and most Jews are advised to get the more expensive mezuzahs. ]]> 2017-08-30 21:25:33 UTC https://padlet.com/bglaenger/objects/wish/183818114 bglaenger https://padlet.com/bglaenger/objects/wish/184032342 tzitzit (tseet-tseet) are the strings, or fringes, tied to each of the four corners of a tallit, or prayer shawl. Their purpose is to be a reminder to think of God at all times, as was seen in the "Tradition" video, from "Fiddler on the Roof." Jews are instructed in the Torah: "Speak to the Israelite people and instruct them to make for themselves fringes on the corners of their garments throughout the ages; let them attach a cord of blue to the fringe at each corner" (Numbers 37).]]> 2017-08-31 17:36:01 UTC https://padlet.com/bglaenger/objects/wish/184032342 carringtonlowe https://padlet.com/bglaenger/objects/wish/184032424 The Tallit is a large, rectangular shawl made of wool, cotton or some synthetic fabric. Wearing a Tallit is seen as an observance of the bond between man and God. When a boy begins wearing his Tallit is different from community to community, some not being until after marriage, some from really early ages. The real significance of the Tallit is not really the garment itself, but the fringes (Tzitzit.) In some non-orthodox synogauges, women may wear the Tallit. The Tallit is worn for all prayers except for the evening prayer. Before one puts on the Tallit, a blessing must be said. ]]> 2017-08-31 17:36:10 UTC https://padlet.com/bglaenger/objects/wish/184032424 carringtonlowe https://padlet.com/bglaenger/objects/wish/184035644 The menorah appeared early in Jewish history, the first being nearly 100 pounds and beaten out of pure gold. The Menorah has 7 lamps, and according to Jewish history, the fire on the westernmost lamp never went out. In the temple, the menorah would be lit by the kohanim every evening and cleaned out every morning. In 1948 the menorah became the official symbol of the state of Israel.  

]]> 2017-08-31 17:44:42 UTC https://padlet.com/bglaenger/objects/wish/184035644 bglaenger https://padlet.com/bglaenger/objects/wish/184035998 The tefillin consist of two black leather boxes and straps to hold them on. One is worn on the biceps, and has a leather string wound by the wearer seven times around the forearm and seven times around the hand. The second box is worn on the forehead at the hairline, with its straps going around the back of the head, connected at the top of the neck with a special knot, and hanging in front on each side. These are what Danny fiddled around with in the book, often when he was thinking.]]> 2017-08-31 17:45:37 UTC https://padlet.com/bglaenger/objects/wish/184035998 carringtonlowe https://padlet.com/bglaenger/objects/wish/184043035 The Star of David is also known as the shield of David. Although it is a commonly known symbol assossiciated with the Jewish people today, the Star of David is a relatively new symbol for the Jewish people. The Star of David rarely shows up in early rabbiannic literature, and when it does, a dealer will often assume forgery. The Star of David began gaining popularity in the late 1800's with the Zionist movement. During the Holocaust, the Nazis used the Star of David as an identification of the Jewish people, trying to humiliate them. After the war, however, the Jewish people used the sign meant for humilitation as a sign of honor]]> 2017-08-31 18:01:56 UTC https://padlet.com/bglaenger/objects/wish/184043035 bglaenger https://padlet.com/bglaenger/objects/wish/184043819 The Yarmulke, also referred to as a skull cap or kippah, is a small head covering, usually made from black velvet of silk. people have different customs about when to wear a kippah — when eating, praying, studying Jewish texts, or entering a sacred space such as a synagogue or cemetery.]]> 2017-08-31 18:03:55 UTC https://padlet.com/bglaenger/objects/wish/184043819 bglaenger https://padlet.com/bglaenger/objects/wish/184051563 The dreidel is a four sided top that is used to play The Dreidel Game. Each side, Shin, Hey, Gimmel, and Nun, correspond to what you do after rolling it. If you roll Shin, you add a game piece to the pot, Hey, you take half the pot, Gimmel, you take the whole pot, Nun, you do nothing. You normally play The Dreidel Game during the Holiday of Hanukkah.]]> 2017-08-31 18:24:22 UTC https://padlet.com/bglaenger/objects/wish/184051563 carringtonlowe https://padlet.com/bglaenger/objects/wish/184270646 The Havdalah candle is used to commemorate the creation of fire. Before lighting the candle, a blessing is recited. After reciting the blessing on the candle, it is customary to look at one's fingernails. In order to recite the blessing on the candle, it must be sufficiently bright to be able to benefit from its light. If one can use its light to distinguish between the fingernails and the flesh above it, one will know that the light is sufficient. ]]> 2017-09-01 17:29:56 UTC https://padlet.com/bglaenger/objects/wish/184270646 bglaenger https://padlet.com/bglaenger/objects/wish/184272159 A Shofar is a ram’s horn that is blown like a trumpet during Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year. There are four different patterns of noises, Tekiah, Shevarim, Teruah, and Tekiah Gedola. The Tekia is one short blast, the Shevarim is three, the Teruah is nine quick blasts, and the Tekiah Gedola is one very long blast.]]> 2017-09-01 17:34:15 UTC https://padlet.com/bglaenger/objects/wish/184272159