Mezuzah

A Mezuzah is a parchment which we affix to our doorposts, on which a scribe has hand written two paragraphs from the Torah. The portion of “Sh’ma Yisroel” (Hear O Israel…”) and the portion of V’hoyo-im-shamoa” (“And it shall happen if you obey…”), G-d states that great rewards await those who observe the Mitzvot including prosperity, success and long life.

To fulfill the Mitzvah of Mezuzah properly and to have its protection, three parts of the Mitzvah must be fulfilled. (If any of these three parts is not fulfilled, the Mitzvah is not performed.)

1. 1. It must be written properly by a certified scribe.
2. 2. It must be properly inspected by certified professional examiners.
3. 3. It must be properly installed.

Once a Mezuzah is put up, it must remain up. The Mezuzah should be rolled carefully from the left side to the right. It should then be placed into the case so that the letters are facing outside and on top. The case should then be affixed to the right side of the doorpost on the entrance side of the room and slanted top-side inwardly.

Before affixing the Mezuzah, the following Bracha should be made: Boruch Ato A-do-nai Elo-heinu Melech Ho-olom asher kidshonu b’mitzvotov v’tzivonu likboa Mezuzah.