1. It is not alive.
2. It does not move.
3.It is not a common household object.
4. It is tangible.
5. It can’t fit in a shoebox.
6. It’s ok if it gets wet.
7. Using it does not require skill.
8. Is it specific to Jews? It should be.
9. It is not an instrument.
10. You don’t hold it when you use it
11. Do people buy it to use it? not anymore.
12. Is it of a religious nature? That’s a hard question to answer, but I would say, “yes”.
13. Is it Har Habayis?
No, but that was a good guess, Showjoe – we’re getting much warmer…..
Maybe try asking a more general question.