Mezuzah
Dad's Luck (mezuzah); sterling silver, fine silver, lucky objects found in my Dad's office; 6 1/2" x 3" x 1/2", photographed by Doug Yaple, 2013
Ginkgo 3 (mezuzah); sterling silver, copper, 5 1/2" x 6 3/4" x 1/2", 2021
Ginkgo 1 (mezuzah); sterling silver, copper 3 5/8" x 2 5/8" x 1/2", 2021
Leaf (mezuzah); sterling silver, copper, bronze; 7 1/2" x 4" x 1/2", photographed by Doug Yaple, 2013
Leaf (3, mezuzah); sterling siler, copper, bronze, 7 7/8" x 2 7/8" x 1/2", 2020
Leaf (2, mezuzah); sterling silver, copper, bronze, 6 1/2" x 3 1/4" x 1/2", 2019
Maiyim Mezuzah; sterling silver, "found" fish pins, glass lens, 7 1/2" x 3" x 1", 2014
Tikkun Olam (mezuzah); sterling silver, 24k gold; 3 1/4" x 5/8" x 1/2", photographed by Doug Yaple, 2014; 2015 Niche Award winner
Tikkun Olam 7 (mezuzah); sterling silver, 24k gold kumboo, bronze, 4" x 5/8" x 1/2", 2022
Tikkun Olam 6 (mezuzah); sterling silver, 24k gold kumboo, bronze, patina, 4" x 1/2" x 1/2", 2022
Key (mezuzah; five variations); sterling silver, gemstone (peridot, garnet, amethyst, white topaz, citrine); size varies, approx. 4" x 1 1/4" x 1/4", photographed by Doug Yaple, 2010
Key (mezuzah; 3 variations); sterling silver, approx. 4 1/4" x 1 1/2" x 1/4" each, 2022
Key (mezuzah; 3 variations); sterling silver, approx. 4 1/4" x 1 1/2" x 1/4" each, 2022
Key (mezuzah); sterling silver, citrine, 4" x 1 1/4" x 1/4", 2009
Tower #1 - 4 (mezuzot); sterling silver, bronze, scroll, dimensions variable; tallest 4 3/8" x 1" x 1", 2002
Tower (mezuzah); sterling silver, parchment scroll, wood, paint, 7" x 3 1/2" x 2", photographed by Jim Wildeman, 1999
One of the oldest Jewish ritual objects, due to its biblical origin, is the mezuzah. Mezuzot (plural for mezuzah) have taken many forms over the centuries, often reflecting the architecture and artistic styles of the time. The Biblical origin of the mezuzah comes from Deuteronomy 6:9 and 11:20: “And you shall inscribe these words on the doorposts of your home and on your gates.” Rolled up inside the mezuzah case is a parchment with verses from the Torah inscribed upon it. The verses encased in the mezuzah instruct the dweller of the home to “love your God, believe only in the one Eternal God, keep the commandments, and pass all of this on to your children” (Deuteronomy 6:4-9, 11:13-21).