Abandoned Mezuzah
Mezuzah on an empty building, Third Avenue, NYC.
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Noel Elliot
What is a mezuzah Judith
Judith Oppenhe... replied
From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mezuzah (since i’m not a scholar): A mezuzah (Hebrew: מזוזה “doorpost”) (plural: mezuzot (מזוזות)) is a piece of parchment (usually contained in a decorative case) inscribed with specified Hebrew verses from the Torah (Deuteronomy 6:4-9 and 11:13-21). These verses comprise the Jewish prayer “Shema Yisrael,” and begins with the phrase “Hear, O Israel, the Lord your God, the Lord is One.” Its affixed to the doorpost of Jewish homes to fulfill the mitzvah (Biblical commandment) to inscribe the words of the Shema “on the doorposts of your house.”
LavenderMoon
Oddly ‘Anne Frank’, isn’t it? Wonderful choice, the black and white… and an amazing find.
Judith Oppenhe... replied
that’s a very deep comment, makes me look at it in a new light.
paulscar
excellent capture and history lesson – thank you Judith!
Judith Oppenhe... replied
thank you Paul :-)
LavenderMoon
My mind immediately went to someone’s hope-filled point of leaving it to be found by a would-be rescuer…
Lior Goldenberg
Very powerful image, Judith! The possible interpretations can go far beyond its title.
Karen Martin IPA
love the bw – well done
Caroline Gorka
Protection of the home, and those who reside within it ?- an idea that stretches across religions
Good work Judith
Ianphares
Oddly fascinated by this shot. Gripping work…Trying to figure out why I like it…?
The InnerNorth...
very much a product of documenting
what …wants to be seen by your passing eye
weel done as u have given this object life again through your
connection and camera
Jo Fedora
Amazing work Judith..
BlaizerB
great work and really interesting to read too. really good composition and choice of black and white. cheers
helene ruiz
excellent!
Matsumoto
I have the one from my friend “Nelly a WWII” Survivor at 8 yrs. old. And our own which moves around as much as I do. GER, FR, MEX, 48 states and I’m going back to Europe.