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mezuzah is a parchment inscribed with two portions of the Torah. It is stored in a
protective case and hung on the doorposts and gates of Jewish homes and businesses.
The
two portions of Torah are Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4-9)
and Vehaya (Deuteronomy 11:13-21). Both of these portions include the
verse, "And you shall inscribe these words upon the doorposts of your
house and upon your gates."
Once
the mezuzah is written, it is rolled from left to right and placed in a
protective case, then affixed to the doorpost of each room in the home and
place of business, except for the bathrooms.
The
mezuzah is placed on the right doorpost or gatepost as one enters, about shoulder
height, and in a slightly slanted position so that the top points toward the
inside of the room.
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