The Sacred Species of Israel
A prosperous land…
A land of wheat and barley, of vines, of figs, of pomegranates,
a land of olives, of oil, of honey. (Deuteronomy 8:8)
Each Mezuzah case is made in either yellow or white bronze and measures
approximately, 4½" long, 1" wide and ½" deep and holds a 2½" scroll.
Each Mezuzah case comes with:
1 foil wrapped 2½" non Kosher Scroll printed on rag paper. Blessing Sheet,
extra tubing and foil for wrapping a Kosher Scroll, 2 trim head screws,
1 square head driver bit, and a template for affixing the Mezuzah.
Symbolism
Barley: Barley symbolizes fertility of the earth and the awakening life, and all that is good in the natural world.
Date Palm: The date palm symbolizes grace, elegance and triumph, and exaltation in righteousness.
Fig: Fig symbolizes peace, prosperity, and security.
Grape: Grape symbolizes redemption and grace; of fertility and the sweetness of life.
Olive: Olive symbolizes immortality, fruitfulness, peace, plenty and prosperity. The tree of life.
Pomegranate: Pomegranate symbolizes regeneration and fertility, righteousness, knowledge, and wisdom.
Wheat: Wheat symbolizes fertility of the earth, the awakening of life, love and charity and the cycle of life.