It is customary for religious Jews to touch the mezuzah every time they pass through a door and kiss the fingers that touched it. However, kissing the mezuzah has also become customary for many secular Jews who think of the mezuzah as a good luck charm.

What do you say when you touch a mezuzah?

The blessing said while hanging a mezuzah: Transliteration: Barukh atah Adonai, Elohaynu, melekh ha-olam, asher keedishanu bmeetzvotav vtzeevanu leekboa mezuzah. Translation: Blessed are you, Lord, our God, King of the universe, who has sanctified us with Gods commandments and commanded us to affix a mezuzah.

What is the correct way to hang a mezuzah?

0:522:53How to hang a Mezuzah - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThe rule with the mezuzah is it always goes on the right hand side as you come into a room okay. SoMoreThe rule with the mezuzah is it always goes on the right hand side as you come into a room okay. So that means the room for example here were entering a lounge. So its on the right hand side as we

Why is a mezuzah hung at an angle?

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

What prayer is inside a mezuzah?

the Shema prayer The mezuzah opens up and inside is the Shema prayer, written on a small piece of parchment. The Shema is the most important prayer in Judaism because it reminds Jewish people that there is only one God. Rabbi Ron Berry reads the prayer to check each word was readable and then, he explains what they mean.

Can a woman hang a mezuzah?

Can a woman hang a mezuzah? Yes, a woman can and should make the bracha (blessing) and put up the mezuzah herself.

Why put a mezuzah on the door?

In mainstream Rabbinic Judaism, a mezuzah is affixed to the doorpost of Jewish homes to fulfill the mitzvah (Biblical commandment) to write the words of God on the gates and doorposts of your house (Deuteronomy 6:9).

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.

Why do Jews break glass?

The breaking of the glass holds multiple meanings. Some say it represents the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem. Others say it demonstrates that marriage holds sorrow as well as joy and is a representation of the commitment to stand by one another even in hard times.

What size room needs a mezuzah?

A room which has a floor area of less than 16 square amos is generally exempt from a mezuzah. However, the Chamudei Daniel is of the opinion that a room which is fully functional for its intended purpose is required to have a mezuzah, even if it has a floor area of less than 16 square amos.

What can you not say at a shiva house?

WHAT NOT TO SAY“How are you?” (Theyre not so good.)“I know how you feel.” (No you dont. “At least she lived a long life.” (Longer would have been better.)“Its good that you have other children,” or, “Dont worry, youll have more.” (The loss of a child, no matter what age, is completely devastating.)More items •Oct 15, 2018