How to Affix a Mezzuzah

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A mezzuzah (מזוזה‎ in Hebrew) is a sign of welcoming found in many Jewish homes. The mezzuzah itself is a small, rolled up piece of parchment with the words to the Jewish prayer “Shemah” printed upon it. It is encased in a decorative mezzuzah frame, usually made from wood, metal, glass, or ceramic. In the Torah, God commands the Jews to “inscribe [the words of the Shema] on the doorposts of your house and upon your gates” (Deuteronomy 6:9). Many Jews will therefore affix mezzuzot to their front doors, or for more observant Jews, to the doorframes of every room in the home. It is customary touch the mezzuzah with your fingertips and kiss them when entering the house or room to show reverence to God. Learn how to properly affix a mezzuzah to your doorway. Read more »