What is a Mezuzah?

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Mezuzah (Hebrew: מזוזה, sometimes spelled mezuzah literally means “doorpost”) and it refers to a small parchment scroll upon which the Hebrew words of the Shema are handwritten by a scribe. Mezuzah scrolls are rolled up and affixed to the doorposts of Jewish homes, designating the home as Jewish and reminding those who live there of their connection to G‑d and their heritage.

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• What Constitutes a Kosher Mezuzah?
• Where Do Mezuzahs Hang?
• What Is the Meaning of the Mezuzah and Why Do We Use It?
• The Prayer Said Before Affixing a Mezuzah
• How to Check the Mezuzah
• Mezuzah In Jewish Tradition
• Can We Make Our Own Mezuzah?