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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.
Why is a mezuzah not straight?
Rashi argued that mezuzot should be affixed vertically, in such a way that the top pointed toward the Almighty. They eventually compromised, and agreed that a mezuzah should be hung on the diagonal, with its top inclined toward the inside.
How much is a mezuzah scroll?
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Can you make your own mezuzah?
You can make rituals and holidays special by making the objects connected to the ritual or holiday as beautiful as possible. Create your own mezuzah, a small case attached to the right doorpost of Jewish homes and businesses, by reusing materials you have in your home.
Where does the mezuzah go on a front door?
The Mezuzah Is Placed on the Right Side The mezuzah is affixed to the right-hand side of the doorpost as you enter the room. For the front door, the right as you enter is always considered the right side. Inside the house, however, the right side is determined by which way the door opens.
Why do Sephardic Jews mount their mezuzah slanted?
This Sephardic Jew mounts his Mezuzah slanted To save the many Ashkenazim from asking why it is mounted wrong. I believe the most important aspect of the Mezuzah is the scriptures within it as Mezuzah only means “door post” or door frame.
Who was the rabbi who taught that mezuzah should be placed vertically?
In his monumental compendium on Jewish law, Arbaah Turim, Rabbi Jacob ben Asher (13th–14th centuries) cites two conflicting opinions. He first quotes Rashi, who taught that the mezuzah should be placed vertically.
When do you recite the Mezuzah at home?
Impress them upon your children. Recite them when you stay at home and when you are away, when you lie down and when you get up. Bind them as a sign on your hand and let them serve as a symbol on your forehead; inscribe them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.