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MEZUZAH
A mezuzah is a small container attached to the doorpost of a Jewish house. The Sh'ma is written on the scroll inside.

When you see a mezuzah you will remember that there is only one God.

The mezuzah is attached on the right side as you enter the house or room. It hangs no more than one-third of the way down from the top of the doorpost, and the top of it slants toward the inside of the house or room.

Do you have a mezuzah in your home?
What is it made of?

Draw your own mezuzah.

My Family and Me
Hang a mezuzah.
Before you attach the mezuzah, say this blessing:

Baruch atah, Adonai Eloheinu, melech ha-olam, asher kidshanu b'mitzvotav v'tzivanu likboah mezuzah.
Blessed are you, Adonai our God, Ruler of the world, who makes us holy with mitzvot and commands us to affix a mezuzah.

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