Nickel Plated Breastplate Fleur Mezuzah W/Star of David

Nickel Plated Breastplate Fleur Mezuzah W/Star of David

Star of David Breastplate Mezuzah Nickel plated mezuzah decorated with the Hoshen Breastplate (worn by the High Priest with 12 stones representing the Twelve Tribes of Israel) and the word "G-d" in Hebrew ("El Shaddai" - also: "Keep the doors of Israel safe.").  

The Breastplate was worn by the High Priest in the times of the Holy Temple. It was decorated with 12 stones symbolizing the Twelve Tribes of Israel.

Tribe & Stone: Reuben – Ruby,  Shimon – Peridot or Topaz, Levi – Emerald,  Judah – Garne,  Issachar – Sapphire,  Zebulun – Diamond, Dan – Opal,  Gad – Amethyst,  Naphtali – Agate,  Asher – Aquamarine, Joseph – Onyx,  Benjamin – Jasper.

The Mezuzah is a symbol that can be seen on the right-hand doorpost in every Jewish household. It acknowledges G-d's sovereignty over the home. Having a mezuzah on the doorpost, touching it and then touching the lips, reminds us to keep the word of G-d on our lips as we enter and leave our home.

Height - 4.5 inches  by 1 1/4 inch wide.

*Parchment Sold Separately     Kosher Parchment     or     Non-Kosher Parchment 

Imported from Israel