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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
____ is found on doorposts in Jewish homes. It is a little case, containing a tiny scroll. The writing on the scroll is from the bible
A
David´s star
B
A mezuzah
C
menorah
D
Synagogues
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A mezuzah (Hebrew: “doorpost"; plural: mezuzot) is a piece of parchment inscribed with specific Hebrew verses from the Torah, which Jewish followers of Rabbinical Judaism affix to the doorposts of their homes.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mezuzahs are customarily small boxes or cylinders, two to six inches long, that contains verses from the book of Deuteronomy, handwritten on parchment. They say in part: ‘’write these words upon the doorposts of your house and on your gates. ‘’ Mezuzahs are reminders of God’s presence and of his commandments.

Detailed explanation-3: -This is a reference to the mezuzah, decorative cases Jews post on the doorposts of their homes. The verses in the Shema taken from Deuteronomy are written on parchment inside. A mezuzah connects to the meaning of me’od as “financial means.” The home is the quintessential possession and financial investment.

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