https://padlet.com/emilyamberson/jewishobjects The many different Jewish objects en-us 2017-08-31 19:37:14 UTC 2023-11-05 21:32:49 UTC hello@padlet.com https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcROXKqB4OdL5SUccM-JX0wakG4zTAW0vOYwqPFDzIIhu6FH9MSE6GCJMeM emilyamberson https://padlet.com/emilyamberson/jewishobjects/wish/184076882 A mezuzah is attached to the right side of a doorpost as you enter a room. Many Jewish people put a mezuzah in every room of the house except closets and bathrooms. It is inscribed with religious text and is shown as a sign of faith. ]]> 2017-08-31 19:51:19 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyamberson/jewishobjects/wish/184076882 emilyamberson https://padlet.com/emilyamberson/jewishobjects/wish/184078066 Tzitzit are the fringes that are attached to to a tallit. The strings and knots are a physical representation of the Torah 13's do's and don'ts. It is a sign of Jewish pride and a way to distinguish from people of the lands. ]]> 2017-08-31 19:56:29 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyamberson/jewishobjects/wish/184078066 emilyamberson https://padlet.com/emilyamberson/jewishobjects/wish/184078096 A tallit is a fringed garment worn under or over one's clothing by Jewish males. It is similar to a poncho that has a hole for the head. ]]> 2017-08-31 19:56:34 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyamberson/jewishobjects/wish/184078096 emilyamberson https://padlet.com/emilyamberson/jewishobjects/wish/184078116 A teffelin is a small leather box that can be tied on the arm or around the head. Teffelins each contain verses from 4 sections of the Torah. They are worn during morning prayers, as a reminder of God's commandments. ]]> 2017-08-31 19:56:39 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyamberson/jewishobjects/wish/184078116 emilyamberson https://padlet.com/emilyamberson/jewishobjects/wish/184078143 Tekehelet is the blue fringe along the tzitzit fringes. It is mentioned a total of 49 times in the Hebrew Bible. The color of Tekhelet was produced from a marine creature known as the Hillazon. ]]> 2017-08-31 19:56:46 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyamberson/jewishobjects/wish/184078143 ltstersic https://padlet.com/emilyamberson/jewishobjects/wish/184079381 Although it is easily recognized worldwide, the Star of David is a relatively young, but poweful symbol of Jewish culture. The Star has been associated with the faith for about 200 years, but originally just for the Zionist community, it became much more widespread in 1897. It is named after King David who had a shield with the star represented on it.]]> 2017-08-31 20:02:09 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyamberson/jewishobjects/wish/184079381 emilyamberson https://padlet.com/emilyamberson/jewishobjects/wish/184298690 2017-09-01 19:04:46 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyamberson/jewishobjects/wish/184298690 ltstersic https://padlet.com/emilyamberson/jewishobjects/wish/184589695 The Menorah is the six branch, seven lamp ancient Hebrew lamp stand used in the portable sanctuary that Moses administrated. The Menorah is a widespread item that is easily recognized as a symbol of Judaism since ancient times.]]> 2017-09-04 23:24:41 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyamberson/jewishobjects/wish/184589695 ltstersic https://padlet.com/emilyamberson/jewishobjects/wish/184593537 The Yarmulke is a cap worn by Orthodox Jews during prayer and religious services. The hat is worn because Rabbi Hunah ben Josh said that "The divine presence is always over my head". ]]> 2017-09-05 00:00:48 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyamberson/jewishobjects/wish/184593537 ltstersic https://padlet.com/emilyamberson/jewishobjects/wish/184610155 The Shofar is an ancient Jewish musical instrument fashioned from the horn of a ram. It closely mimics a bugle because the players embouchure controls the pitch. The Shofar is played at synagogue services on Rosh Hashanah and the last bit of Yom Kippur. ]]> 2017-09-05 02:02:21 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyamberson/jewishobjects/wish/184610155 emilyamberson https://padlet.com/emilyamberson/jewishobjects/wish/184616622 2017-09-05 02:49:17 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyamberson/jewishobjects/wish/184616622