I've moved into a new flat (apartment).
It has these small scrolls in containers on door frames outside and inside the apartment.
I am not Jewish.
I do want to be respectful of other people's beliefs.
What are these scrolls called? What should I do with them? These particular versions seem to be really nicely crafted.
Answer
It is called a Mezuza. Contact the local Chabad House Rabbi and he will come pick them up and dispose of them appropiately.
Depending on their composition and state, they might possibly be worth some money. If they're on paper, they're worthless. If they're on parchment, though, then it depends on whether they're still "valid", which the local rabbi should be able to discern. If they are still valid, then they may might have some value depending on the condition. If so, you'd be within your rights to ask the rabbi to buy them from you at a reasonable "used" price. (thanks to msh210 and Isaac Moses for this edit)
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