Which doorpost does a mezuzah go on?

“And thou shall write them upon the doorposts of thy house and on thy gates.” That is the commandment found in the Book of Deuteronomy, verse 6, line 9. That is the reason for the mezuzah, the item affixed – at an angle – to the doorpost of a Jewish home.

Why is the mezuzah placed at an angle?

This is done to accommodate the variant opinions of Rashi (1040–1105) and of his grandson, Rabbeinu Tam, as to whether it should be placed vertically (Rashi) or horizontally (Rabbeinu Tam), and also to imply that God and the Torah (which the mezuzah symbolizes) are entering the room.

Can I put up a mezuzah at night?

Mezuzah is also one of the only mitzvos that can be observed constantly, even while sleeping. Others disagree with the notion that a mezuzah cannot be affixed with protection as the motivation since this is not the actual reward for fulfilling the mitzvah but a side (and natural) benefit.

Can you write your own mezuzah scroll?

For this homemade mezuzah, you can make your own scroll. You can print out an online version of the Shema or write the first line of the prayer “Shema Yisrael: Adonai Eloheinu, Adonai Echad: Hear, O Israel: the Lord is our God, the Lord is One” on a piece of paper.

How can you tell if a mezuzah scroll is kosher?

The mezuzah should be written with the right hand and rolled from left to right. 43 On the outside one should write the name י”שׁד opposite the separating line on the inside. 44 Also the letter following the holy name of Hashem are written on the outside.

How do you nail a mezuzah?

Once you have determined the location for your mezuzah, place the template provided where it will be hung. Hammer each nail into the ‘X’s on the template, and leave a quarter inch of each nail protruding from the wall. Find the holes on the back of the mezuzah and place them onto the nails. Press firmly.

Does a garage door need a mezuzah?

A garage is obligated in a mezuzah as any other storage room, with a berachah, especially if it is attached to the house. Even though nobody “lives” in a storage room, it is fully obligated in a mezuzah if it serves the owner or renter in some way and he enters into it from time to time.