Do you have a Kosher Mezuzah on your door ?
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Dear Friend,

A mezuzah is a parchment scroll, on which the Shema is handwritten by an expert scribe. The mezuzah is mounted on the right side of the doorpost and designates the home as Jewish, reminding us of G‑d and our heritage. It is also a symbol of G‑d's watchful care over the home. The placing of a mezuzah on the doors of a dorm room, home or office protects the inhabitants — whether they are inside or outside.

At Chabad UIC & West Loop, we're here to help you get your mezuzah on the door. It will be our pleasure to come to your place and help you put it on the door correctly with the blessing. Just reach out.

Hope to hear from you,

 Rabbi Bentzy

What is a Mezuzah?
 
The mezuzah must be hand-written by a competent ritual scribe on specially prepared parchment with the specific types of quill and ink mandated by tradition.
 
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Kiss the Mezuzah?
 
That's right, we acknowledge the Mezuzahs presence through kissing it as we enter and exit the doorway.
 
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Did you know?
 
You should hang a mezuzah on just about every doorway that belongs to you.
 
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When does a mezuzah need to be checked, and why?

Mezuzahs should be checked by a Sofer (certified scribe) twice every seven years to see if they have been affected by adverse weather conditions, or by folding (which can cause cracks in the letters), or if any other defect has occurred. It is preferable to check mezuzahs which are on the outside of a building more often, due to their vulnerability to inclement weather.

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