Note from the Songwriter:
Ritual objects help bring holiness into even the most mundane moments of our lives. And what is more mundane than walking in and out of a door? The mezuzah stands guard over our dwelling place, making us mindful as we enter and leave. It reminds us of our freedom, mimicking the blood on the doorposts of the ancient Israelites fleeing Egypt. It is a proud declaration of Jewish-ness, out where everyone can see. It is a literal translation of putting these words “on the doorposts of your house, and on your gates” as described in the V’ahavta. And each time we reach out and kiss it, we can think about how we are loved by the Divine, and how we can bring more of that love into the places we work and live each day.
Lyrics:
Have you seen a little box
hanging by the door?
Decorated, bright or plain
Do you know what it’s for?
In a Jewish home or shul
Synagogue or JCC
Chorus:
Say thank you mezuzah
thank you mezuzah
for being there for me
thank you mezuzah
thank you mezuzah
for being there for me
Tall and skinny with a shin
Standing for Shadai
Filled with little holy scrolls
We give kavod as we walk by
The Ve’ahavta and the shema
Reminds us what our lives can be
Chorus
Bridge:
When we enter when we leave
When we come and when we go
We’re reminded of God’s love
helping us to live and grow
So before you close the door
take a second or two or three
and give it a kiss, just like this!
Chorus