Volume 4, No. 20

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	Protect Yourself!
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In this week's Torah Portion, Bo, G-d commands the Jewish people to place lamb's blood on the doorposts and lintels of their homes. This sign protected them from the Plague of the First Born. Similarly, a kosher Mezuzah on each of our doorposts serves as a sign that protects us today.

• The Mezuzah contains Torah passages that command us to love G?d and to follow His ways. The letters on the back of a Mezuzah spell one of G?d's holy names. They also stand for the Hebrew words: " Guardian of the Doorposts of Israel."
  

• The Mezuzah must be hand?written on parchment, like a Torah scroll. A mistake in one letter disqualifies the entire Mezuzah! Therefore, a qualified scribe should check your Mezuzos at least twice in seven years.
  

• We put the Mezuzah on the right side of the door, slanting inward.
  

Rabbi Riddle's Kwazy Kwestions:
What is the difference between a mezuzah and an insurance policy?
An insurance policy helps you after something happens. A Mezuzah helps you before!

Don't Forget to Say "Thanks!"

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