As Jews, we demonstrate our reverence for God by cherishing the holy objects that help us come close to God, such as a Torah scroll, Tefilin, Mezuza parchments, and Jewish books, by treating them respectfully, being careful not to let them fall, or become subject to any indignity. And even when they are no longer usable, we show them the same respect we show a person who has, God forbid, passed away; we bury them (called Genizah) in a Jewish cemetery with honour.