mezuzah

/mɛzuːzɑː/

Definitions

1. noun

A small parchment or paper scroll containing a passage from the Torah, traditionally attached to the doorpost of a Jewish home to serve as a reminder of God’s presence and the Jewish people’s covenant with Him.

“The mezuzah on the doorpost reminded the family to be grateful for their home every day.”

Synonyms

  • Torah scroll
  • doorpost scroll