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The Deed: Mezuzah

Sanctifying Your Home


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Posted: Dec 25, 2008
RE: Mezuzah - location, etc.
According to Ashkenazi tradition, the Mezuzah is placed on an angle with the top part facing inward. This is because there is a disagreement whether it is to be affixed upright or on its side. As a compromise, it is placed on a slant. The Sepharadic custom is, however, to position it upright.
Posted By Menachem Posner for Chabad.org

Posted: Dec 22, 2008
Mezuzah - location, etc.
Hello,

I saw and listen to the Rabbi's comments on the proper location for the "MEZUZAH" - What is missing however, is a comment on the angle, the correct angle of the "MEZUZAH", and why it would be done in such way.

Thank you,

Respectfully,
Posted By Luis Ignacio Velez, Medellin, Colombia

Posted: July 8, 2008
mezuzah
"the deed" is amazing very wel put together and very informative keep up the amazing work!
Posted By Anonymous, worcester, ma



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