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How to Hang a Mezuzah

Attach the mezuzah case to the right-hand side of the doorpost. Hang it about 8" from the top of the frame, at a 45 degree angle, with the top facing toward the inside of the house or room. Mezuzahs may be hung on inside and outside doors. Do not hang the mezuzah on bathrooms or closets.

Before attaching the mezuzah to the doorpost, say this blessing:

Mezuzah Prayer

Baruch Ata Adonai, Eloheinu melech ha-olam, asher kidshanu b'mitzvotav v'tzivanu, likboa mezuzah.

Blessed art Thou, L-rd our G-d, King of the universe who has sanctified us with His commandments and commanded us to affix a mezuzah.

Rolling the mezuzah scroll:	How to hang the mezuzah:	Affixing the mezuzah:

Images from "Like a Reed, The Message of the Mezuzah" by Yehuda Cahn, illustrated by Avaraham Cohen

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Mezuzah translation and teaching