The mezuzah is a Jewish ritual object rooted in the Torah, specifically the verses of the Shema (“Hear, O Israel”) which instruct Jews to write these words and affix them to the doorposts of their homes. Inside each mezuzah is a handwritten parchment, called a klaf, inscribed by a trained scribe with these sacred passages. Placing a mezuzah on the doorpost sanctifies the home, serving as a constant reminder of Jewish faith, values, and the presence of G-d in daily life. Traditionally, a mezuzah is affixed to the right side of the doorway, slightly angled inward, symbolizing both reverence and welcome. Touching or kissing the mezuzah when entering or leaving is a common custom, expressing mindfulness, continuity, and connection across generations.
A mezuzah case is not only a vessel, but a beautiful threshold object. It is the very first piece of art one sees before even entering a Jewish home, holding sacred text while marking the passage between inside and out. It serves as a daily, tactile reminder of intention, protection, and belonging. The mezuzah case becomes a meeting point of ritual and design: something meant to be touched, noticed, and lived with. My painted mezuzah cases are rooted in tradition yet expressed through feeling, inspiration and color, honoring both the sanctity they contain and the contemporary space they inhabit.
