Ritual objects
The Menorah
It is a word that derives from the same root as or, meaning light, and indicates the seven-branched candelabrum, another symbol of Judaism.
The Tefillin
They are phylacteries, meaning two leather boxes that are bound to the left arm and the head. Inside these two boxes are contained two parchment scrolls upon which are written the four…
The Tallit
The commandment to attach fringes to the corners of garments, "tzitzit", is written in the Torah. Its purpose is that which the Torah itself tells us: "You shall see it and remember the…
The Mezuzah
The MEZUZAH now consists of a small piece of parchment containing the first two passages of the Shema, which affirm the unity of God, the obligation to study and teach the Torah to one's…
The Kippah
The kippah is the head covering worn by men for any blessing or religious ceremony, in the synagogue, at the cemetery, in a public or private place (during meals, for example).