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Where should mezuzah be placed?
A mezuzah must be attached on the upper third of the right-hand side of the doorway as one enters, no less than one hand-breadth from the top.
What room does not need a mezuzah?
A room which has a floor area of less than 16 square amos is generally exempt from a mezuzah.
What prayer is inside a mezuzah?
the Shema prayer
The mezuzah opens up and inside is the Shema prayer, written on a small piece of parchment. The Shema is the most important prayer in Judaism because it reminds Jewish people that there is only one God.
Do you touch the mezuzah?
A mezuzah is a small case affixed to the doorframe of each room in Jewish homes and workplaces which contains a tiny scroll of parchment inscribed with a prayer. It is customary for religious Jews to touch the mezuzah every time they pass through a door and kiss the fingers that touched it.
Why put a mezuzah on every door?
In mainstream Rabbinic Judaism, a mezuzah is affixed to the doorpost of Jewish homes to fulfill the mitzvah (Biblical commandment) to “write the words of God on the gates and doorposts of your house” (Deuteronomy 6:9).
Do you kiss the mezuzah?
Where do I need to place a mezuzah?
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Where to affix a mezuzah?
Affixing the mezuzah. According to halakha, the mezuzah should be placed on the right side of the door or doorpost, in the upper third of the doorpost (i.e., approximately shoulder height), within approximately 3 inches (8 cm) of the doorway opening.
Which are doorways require a mezuzah?
Any enclosed space that’s at least 6.5 ft. x 6.5 feet. This includes vestibules, hallways, large walk-in closets, etc. If there are several doorways leading into a room, each doorway requires its own mezuzah. Doorways without doors (e.g., archways between rooms) also require a mezuzah.
Where should the mezzuzah face?
The Mezuzah is affixed on the right-hand side of the door as you enter the room. It should be placed at a slight angle, with the top of the Mezuzah pointing toward the inside of the room and the bottom pointing toward the outside. The proper place for the Mezuzah is at the bottom of the top third of the doorway .