Mezuzah pendants
What exactly are mezuzah pendants?
Mezuzah pendants have become, over the years, one of the most coveted and sought-after pieces of Judaica jewelry. We are on the site Israel Gifts We receive dozens of inquiries regarding this category and this article aims to answer a number of frequently asked questions and provide details about the different types of pendants.
There are a variety of pendants called "mezuzah" pendants. The definition can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer but also from store to store. There is a large variety of pendants of different sizes, shapes, materials, and more.
Many people wear these pendants for protection, protection and blessings, due to their ability to carry a blessing card from a Sofar Satam, Rav or Kabbalah within them.
Mezuzah pendants are a recommended gift for recruits, Bar Mitzvah celebrants, birthdays, anniversaries, and various events.
"Mezuzah" pendants are as their name suggests. They are supposed to resemble the shape of a door mezuzah with or without a scroll. They usually come in the shape of a tube or rectangle. They are made in a variety of different materials: 14 karat gold, 925 silver, brass, steel, and more.
It is worth noting that the cards inserted into the mezuzah pendants are not the cards inserted into the mezuzahs hanging on the door frames, but rather, they are usually much smaller cards with short blessings such as:
- Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one.
- May God bless you and keep you.
- Silver and gold, kindness and truth, champion
- Various blessings and virtues.
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With us, you can order special greetings for cards written by a scribe on animal skin.
There are sealed mezuzahs that come with printed cards inside the pendant. These cards are usually printed on plain paper using a printer with several blessings (fashion jewelry).
Types of Mezuzah Pendants
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Hollow and sealed "tube" pendants (not 100% sealed) with opening and closing (doors). That allow the insertion of a card:
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Hollow "tube" pendants with or without parchment. Sealed and closed. No opening and closing!
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Rectangular, round pendants, a variety of other shapes with the "S" of the Ten Commandments and more that come without doors. With or without inlays.
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Amulet pendants that allow the insertion of a blessing card.
Mezuzah Pendants – Frequently Asked Questions:
- Is it possible to shower with a mezuzah pendant?
- There are pendants that come with a paper and are completely waterproof. With such pendants, there should be no problem with putting them in water. However, despite the above, there is no truly 100% waterproof pendant! Therefore, it is recommended to remove these pendants before bathing.
- Regarding pendants that allow the insertion of a parchment: It is mandatory to remove such mezuzah pendants before entering the pool, sea, shower, etc. This is because these pendants are usually not waterproof at all and their penetration may damage the parchment.
- What is the price range for mezuzah pendants?
- The price range is very wide! The price, of course, depends on the material the pendant is made of, whether it is inlaid, size, weight, and more. Cheap mezuzah pendants can be obtained starting at 99 NIS and up.
Recommended mezuzah pendants:
On our website "Israel Gifts" - the Israeli Gift Center, you can find a wide range of recommended "Mezuzah" pendants in a wide range of prices, and at special promotional prices that will arrive at your door with a courier. Link to the category: cleanuri.com/vmNd0W
