Mistake in Tefillin
In a post last week, I wrote about having Mezuzahs and Tefillin checked by computer. I wrote that nowadays, almost all things sold have undergone the computer check. Therefore, I...
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How Often Should I Have My Mezuzahs Checked?
Most people are under the false impression that you are supposed to have them checked every 7 years. However, the Shulchan Aruch states something else.
Computer-Checked Mezuzahs: What the Software Can and Cannot Do
Computer checking can catch a missing or repeated word that even a careful human reviewer might overlook. Learn how the scan supports a sofer, what it cannot decide, and when...
The Uvelechtecha Mezuzah Story: The Cracked Letter Found After Midnight
In 1998, a late-night call in Crown Heights led to a striking discovery: a hairline crack in Uvelechtecha, “when you go,” on the mezuzah from one guest room.
How High Should the Mezuzah be?
I often find that people are confused about the proper height for the Mezuzah to be placed on the door. Many people like to put the Mezuzah up very high...
Mezuzah Stories: Checking, Protection, and Kosher Scrolls
A personal introduction to our mezuzah stories, why kosher mezuzahs are checked, what can make a scroll pasul, and how Jewish tradition connects the mezuzah with protection.
Is it OK to put my Mezuzah up with Mounting Tape?
In order for a Mezuzah to be Kosher, it has to be well affixed. Well affixed means that it is not easy to remove, and that it doesn't swing back...
Why Should I Have a Mezuzah?
Why should a Jewish home have a mezuzah? Learn how this mitzvah connects the home to Torah, reminds us of G-d’s presence, teaches children Jewish identity, and brings blessing to...
Mezuzah Basics: A Beginner’s Guide to the Scroll, Case and Mitzvah
A mezuzah brings Torah to the threshold of a Jewish home. Learn what makes the handwritten scroll kosher, what the two Torah passages teach, and how the mitzvah is placed,...
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The Scroll - The Heart and Soul of the Mezuzah A Mezuzah is made up of two parts, the box or case and the scroll. Most people think of the...