{"id":81321,"date":"2026-07-19T15:57:43","date_gmt":"2026-07-19T12:57:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sofrout.com\/?p=81321"},"modified":"2026-07-19T15:57:49","modified_gmt":"2026-07-19T12:57:49","slug":"how-to-affix-a-mezuzah-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sofrout.com\/en\/how-to-affix-a-mezuzah-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Affix a Mezuzah: Complete Step-by-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--\nWORDPRESS \/ WPML SEO SETTINGS\n\nWordPress title (H1): \nEnglish slug: how-to-affix-a-mezuzah-guide\nCanonical URL: https:\/\/sofrout.com\/en\/how-to-affix-a-mezuzah-guide\/\nFrench original: https:\/\/sofrout.com\/comment-poser-mezouza-guide\/\n\nSEO title: How to Affix a Mezuzah: Placement, Height & Blessing\nMeta description: Learn how to affix a mezuzah correctly: right doorpost, height, Sephardic or Ashkenazi position, blessing, secure attachment and common mistakes.\nFocus keyphrase: how to affix a mezuzah\nSecondary keyphrases: mezuzah placement, mezuzah height, mezuzah blessing, which side does a mezuzah go on\nCategory: Mezuzot\nTags: mezuzah placement, affix mezuzah, mezuzah blessing, kosher mezuzah, mezuzah halakha, Sofer STaM\nRobots: index, follow, max-image-preview:large, max-snippet:-1, max-video-preview:-1\n\nOpen Graph title: How to Affix a Mezuzah Correctly: Step-by-Step Guide\nOpen Graph description: Right doorpost, correct height, blessing, Sephardic and Ashkenazi customs, secure attachment and the mistakes to avoid.\nOpen Graph image: https:\/\/sofrout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Comment-poser-une-mezouza-sur-le-montant-de-la-porte.png\nOpen Graph image alt: A mezuzah being affixed to the right doorpost\n\nWPML:\n1. 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href=\"https:\/\/sofrout.com\/en\/mezuzah-complete-guide\/\">Complete Mezuzah Guide<\/a> for the meaning of the mitzvah, scroll requirements, rooms that require a mezuzah, prices, checking and maintenance.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <nav class=\"toc\" aria-label=\"Table of contents\">\n    <h2>Table of contents<\/h2>\n    <ol>\n      <li><a href=\"#what-is-a-mezuzah\">What is a mezuzah?<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#materials\">What you need<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#which-doorways\">Which doorways require a mezuzah?<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#six-steps\">How to affix a mezuzah in six steps<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#blessing\">The mezuzah blessing<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#mistakes\">Seven common mistakes<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#faq\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li>\n    <\/ol>\n  <\/nav>\n\n  <hr class=\"rule\">\n\n  <h2 id=\"what-is-a-mezuzah\">1. What is a mezuzah?<\/h2>\n  <p>A <strong>mezuzah<\/strong> (\u05de\u05d6\u05d5\u05d6\u05d4) is a handwritten parchment scroll, or <em>klaf<\/em>, containing the first two paragraphs of the <strong>Shema<\/strong> (Deuteronomy 6:4\u20139 and 11:13\u201321). It must be written by a qualified <strong>Sofer STaM<\/strong> according to precise halakhic rules.<\/p>\n  <p>The scroll is rolled, protected inside a case and affixed to the doorpost. The case is not the mitzvah itself: the sacred handwritten parchment inside it is the essential element. For a detailed explanation of the scroll and its kosher requirements, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/sofrout.com\/en\/mezuzah-complete-guide\/#what-is-a-mezuzah\">complete guide to the mezuzah<\/a>.<\/p>\n  <div class=\"note\"><p><strong>Torah source:<\/strong> \u201cYou shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates\u201d \u2014 Deuteronomy 6:9.<\/p><\/div>\n\n  <hr class=\"rule\">\n\n  <h2 id=\"materials\">2. What you need before you begin<\/h2>\n  <p>Prepare the scroll, case and fixing materials before reciting the blessing, so the mezuzah can be affixed without an unnecessary interruption.<\/p>\n  <div class=\"grid-2\">\n    <section class=\"card\">\n      <h3>Essential items<\/h3>\n      <ul>\n        <li>A <strong>kosher mezuzah scroll<\/strong> written and checked by a qualified Sofer STaM<\/li>\n        <li>A suitable <strong>protective mezuzah case<\/strong><\/li>\n        <li>Screws, nails or a genuinely strong, durable adhesive system<\/li>\n        <li>The appropriate screwdriver, drill or mounting tools<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/section>\n    <section class=\"card\">\n      <h3>Practical advice<\/h3>\n      <ul>\n        <li>Avoid weak or temporary tape that may loosen and cause the mezuzah to fall<\/li>\n        <li>For an exterior doorway, choose a <strong>weather-resistant case<\/strong> and protect the scroll from moisture and heat<\/li>\n        <li>Never assume that a printed or souvenir scroll is kosher<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/section>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"cta\">\n    <p><strong>Need a kosher, professionally checked mezuzah scroll?<\/strong><\/p>\n    <div class=\"btns\"><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/sofrout.com\/en\/products\/mezuzah-2\/\">Shop kosher mezuzah scrolls<\/a><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <hr class=\"rule\">\n\n  <h2 id=\"which-doorways\">3. Which doorways require a mezuzah?<\/h2>\n  <p>The obligation depends on the room, its dimensions, its use and the structure of the entrance. The overview below is practical guidance, not a substitute for a case-specific ruling. See Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De\u2019ah 286, and our <a href=\"https:\/\/sofrout.com\/en\/mezuzah-complete-guide\/#which-rooms-need-a-mezuzah\">room-by-room mezuzah guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n  <div class=\"table-wrap\">\n    <table>\n      <thead><tr><th>Room or doorway<\/th><th>Usual status<\/th><th>Important details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n      <tbody>\n        <tr><td>Main entrance<\/td><td><strong>Required<\/strong><\/td><td>Usually the first doorway to address.<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Bedrooms<\/td><td><strong>Required<\/strong><\/td><td>When the room and doorway meet the halakhic conditions.<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Living or dining room<\/td><td><strong>Required<\/strong><\/td><td>Even an opening without a swinging door may qualify if it has proper doorposts and a lintel.<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Kitchen<\/td><td><strong>Generally required<\/strong><\/td><td>Subject to size, use and doorway structure.<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Bathroom or toilet<\/td><td><strong>Exempt<\/strong><\/td><td>A mezuzah is not affixed to the entrance of a bathroom or toilet.<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Home office<\/td><td><strong>Generally required<\/strong><\/td><td>When regularly used and the relevant conditions are met.<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Garage, storage room or cellar<\/td><td><strong>Depends on the case<\/strong><\/td><td>Use, dimensions and dignity of the space matter. Ask before reciting a blessing.<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Balcony or terrace<\/td><td><strong>Depends on the case<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/sofrout.com\/en\/mezuzah-affixed-to-a-balcony-or-terrace-door\/\">Read our dedicated balcony and terrace guide<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr>\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"note warning\"><p><strong>About room size:<\/strong> the classic measure discussed is four cubits by four cubits\u2014approximately 1.96 m \u00d7 1.96 m, or about 3.84 m\u00b2 according to a commonly used contemporary estimate. Irregularly shaped rooms and borderline measurements require individual guidance.<\/p><\/div>\n\n  <hr class=\"rule\">\n\n  <h2 id=\"six-steps\">4. How to affix a mezuzah in six steps<\/h2>\n\n  <section class=\"step\">\n    <div class=\"num\">1<\/div>\n    <div><h3>Confirm that the scroll is kosher<\/h3><p>Make sure the parchment was handwritten by a qualified Sofer STaM and properly checked. Computer-assisted checking can help detect certain errors, but it does not replace a trained human examination.<\/p><p><strong>Important:<\/strong> a printed scroll does not fulfil the mitzvah.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <figure>\n    <img src=\"https:\/\/sofrout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/atelier-traditionnel-avec-parchemin-mezouzah.png\" alt=\"A Sofer examining a square mezuzah parchment in a traditional workshop\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\n    <figcaption>A mezuzah scroll should be checked by a qualified Sofer STaM before installation.<\/figcaption>\n  <\/figure>\n\n  <section class=\"step\">\n    <div class=\"num\">2<\/div>\n    <div><h3>Roll and protect the parchment<\/h3><p>The scroll is customarily rolled from left to right so that the beginning of the text is encountered when it is unrolled. It should be inserted upright, with the word \u05e9\u05d3\u05d9 or the letter \u05e9 on the reverse facing outward where practicable.<\/p><p>The writing does <strong>not<\/strong> need to be visible through a window in the case. What matters is the correct orientation and proper protection of the parchment.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"step\">\n    <div class=\"num\">3<\/div>\n    <div><h3>Identify the correct right-hand doorpost<\/h3><p>The mezuzah is affixed on the <strong>right side when entering<\/strong> the home or room. At the main entrance this is generally straightforward. Between two interior spaces, however, the halakhic direction can depend on the normal flow of entry, the rooms\u2019 uses and other structural factors.<\/p><div class=\"note warning\"><p><strong>Do not rely on the hinges alone.<\/strong> They can be relevant in some discussions but are not a universal rule. If the direction is unclear, send photographs of both sides of the doorway to a competent rabbi or Sofer.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"step\">\n    <div class=\"num\">4<\/div>\n    <div><h3>Measure the correct height<\/h3><p>Affix the mezuzah at the <strong>lower part of the upper third<\/strong> of the doorway height. It should also be placed within the doorway opening, on the doorpost, whenever the structure permits.<\/p><div class=\"panel\"><strong>Quick examples<\/strong><ul><li>2.10 m doorway \u2192 the upper third begins at about <strong>1.40 m<\/strong><\/li><li>2.00 m doorway \u2192 about <strong>1.33 m<\/strong><\/li><li>1.80 m doorway \u2192 about <strong>1.20 m<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p><small>Basic calculation: doorway height \u00d7 2 \u00f7 3.<\/small><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"step\">\n    <div class=\"num\">5<\/div>\n    <div><h3>Follow your community\u2019s placement custom<\/h3><p>The orientation differs between established customs:<\/p><div class=\"grid-2\"><div class=\"custom\"><strong>Sephardic custom<\/strong><p style=\"font-size:30px;margin:8px 0\">\u2191<\/p><p>Affix the mezuzah <strong>vertically<\/strong>, following the Shulchan Aruch.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"custom ash\"><strong>Ashkenazi custom<\/strong><p style=\"font-size:30px;margin:8px 0\">\u2197<\/p><p>Affix it <strong>on a slant<\/strong>, with the top leaning inward, following the Rema.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"step\">\n    <div class=\"num\">6<\/div>\n    <div><h3>Recite the blessing and attach it firmly<\/h3><p>Once everything is ready, recite the blessing immediately before affixing the mezuzah. Secure the case so that it is considered permanently attached and will not move or fall. Screws or nails are robust options; a strong long-lasting adhesive may also be suitable when it truly provides a firm attachment.<\/p><p>When affixing several mezuzot at the same time, one blessing can cover them all. Avoid unrelated conversation or unnecessary interruptions until the installation is complete.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <hr class=\"rule\">\n\n  <h2 id=\"blessing\">5. The mezuzah blessing<\/h2>\n  <div class=\"blessing\">\n    <p style=\"color:#c9a84c;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:2px;font-size:14px\"><strong>Mezuzah blessing<\/strong><\/p>\n    <p class=\"hebrew\">\u05d1\u05b8\u05bc\u05e8\u05d5\u05bc\u05da\u05b0 \u05d0\u05b7\u05ea\u05b8\u05bc\u05d4 \u05d4\u05f3 \u05d0\u05b1-\u05dc\u05b9\u05d4\u05b5\u05d9\u05e0\u05d5\u05bc \u05de\u05b6\u05dc\u05b6\u05da\u05b0 \u05d4\u05b8\u05e2\u05d5\u05b9\u05dc\u05b8\u05dd<br>\u05d0\u05b2\u05e9\u05b6\u05c1\u05e8 \u05e7\u05b4\u05d3\u05b0\u05bc\u05e9\u05b8\u05c1\u05e0\u05d5\u05bc \u05d1\u05b0\u05bc\u05de\u05b4\u05e6\u05b0\u05d5\u05b9\u05ea\u05b8\u05d9\u05d5 \u05d5\u05b0\u05e6\u05b4\u05d5\u05b8\u05bc\u05e0\u05d5\u05bc<br>\u05dc\u05b4\u05e7\u05b0\u05d1\u05b9\u05bc\u05e2\u05b7 \u05de\u05b0\u05d6\u05d5\u05bc\u05d6\u05b8\u05d4<\/p>\n    <p><em>Baruch Atah Ado-nai, Elo-heinu Melech ha-olam,<br>asher kideshanu bemitzvotav vetzivanu likboa mezuzah.<\/em><\/p>\n    <p style=\"font-size:15px;color:#ccc\">\u201cBlessed are You, Hashem our God, King of the universe, Who has sanctified us with His commandments and commanded us to affix a mezuzah.\u201d<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"note warning\"><p><strong>When the obligation or the blessing is uncertain:<\/strong> examples may include a doubtful room, certain temporary rentals outside Israel, mobile dwellings or unusual doorway structures. Ask a competent halakhic authority before reciting the blessing. If the blessing was accidentally forgotten, the affixed kosher mezuzah is not invalidated.<\/p><\/div>\n\n  <hr class=\"rule\">\n\n  <h2 id=\"mistakes\">6. Seven common mezuzah mistakes<\/h2>\n  <div class=\"mistake\"><span>\u2715<\/span><div><strong>Choosing the wrong side of the doorway<\/strong><p>The rule is the right side when entering, but the direction between two interior rooms sometimes needs case-specific analysis.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"mistake\"><span>\u2715<\/span><div><strong>Using a weak or temporary fixing method<\/strong><p>The case must be firmly attached. Replace deteriorating tape or adhesive before the mezuzah becomes loose.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"mistake\"><span>\u2715<\/span><div><strong>Placing it too high or too low<\/strong><p>Position it at the beginning of the upper third\u2014not at the very top and not halfway up.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"mistake\"><span>\u2715<\/span><div><strong>Inserting the parchment upside down<\/strong><p>The scroll must be upright and correctly oriented inside a protective case.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"mistake\"><span>\u2715<\/span><div><strong>Buying an unverified or printed scroll<\/strong><p>A decorative case does not make the scroll kosher. Buy from a reliable Sofer STaM with traceable checking.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"mistake\"><span>\u2715<\/span><div><strong>Never having mezuzot checked<\/strong><p>Heat, humidity, age and insects can damage parchment or ink. Mezuzot should ordinarily be checked twice in seven years; harsh conditions may justify more frequent checks.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"mistake\"><span>\u2715<\/span><div><strong>Treating the blessing as what makes the mezuzah valid<\/strong><p>The blessing should be recited when required, but forgetting it does not invalidate a correctly affixed kosher scroll.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"cta dark\">\n    <h2>Order a kosher mezuzah scroll<\/h2>\n    <p>Our mezuzah scrolls are handwritten in Israel by a qualified Sofer STaM and undergo professional checking. International delivery is available.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"btns\">\n      <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/sofrout.com\/en\/products\/mezuzah-2\/\">Buy a kosher mezuzah<\/a>\n      <a class=\"btn alt\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/972584746025?text=Hello%2C%20I%20would%20like%20advice%20about%20choosing%20or%20affixing%20a%20mezuzah.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ask us on WhatsApp<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#bbb;margin-bottom:0\">International delivery \u00b7 Secure payment \u00b7 Personal guidance<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <hr class=\"rule\">\n\n  <h2 id=\"faq\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n  <div class=\"faq\">\n    <details><summary>Which side of the door does a mezuzah go on?<\/summary><div class=\"answer\"><p>A mezuzah is affixed to the right-hand doorpost when entering the home or room. Between two interior rooms, the direction can require closer analysis; normal use and traffic flow may matter, and hinges alone are not a universal test.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n    <details><summary>How high should a mezuzah be placed?<\/summary><div class=\"answer\"><p>Place it at the lower part of the upper third of the doorway. For a 2.10 m doorway, the upper third begins at approximately 1.40 m from the floor.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n    <details><summary>Can a mezuzah be attached with double-sided tape?<\/summary><div class=\"answer\"><p>A strong, durable adhesive can be acceptable if it creates a genuinely firm attachment. Weak, removable or deteriorating tape should not be used because the mezuzah may loosen or fall. Screws or nails are often the most robust choice.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n    <details><summary>Should a mezuzah be vertical or slanted?<\/summary><div class=\"answer\"><p>According to Sephardic custom and the Shulchan Aruch, it is affixed vertically. According to the widespread Ashkenazi custom based on the Rema, it is placed on a slant with the top leaning inward.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n    <details><summary>How many mezuzot does a home need?<\/summary><div class=\"answer\"><p>Potentially one for every qualifying doorway\u2014not only the front entrance. Bedrooms, living areas, kitchens, offices and storage spaces may require mezuzot, while bathrooms and toilets are exempt. The actual number depends on room size, use and doorway structure.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n    <details><summary>When must a mezuzah be affixed after moving in?<\/summary><div class=\"answer\"><p>In Israel, the residential obligation generally begins immediately. Outside Israel, a renter\u2019s obligation generally begins after thirty days, while ownership and other circumstances may differ. If you wish to affix earlier or are uncertain about the blessing, ask a competent rabbi.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n    <details><summary>May mezuzot be removed when moving out?<\/summary><div class=\"answer\"><p>As a general rule, mezuzot are not removed when the next occupant is Jewish. Different circumstances\u2014including concern for loss or disrespect\u2014can change the ruling, so ask before removing them. It is also wise to have the scrolls checked before reinstalling them elsewhere.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n    <details><summary>How often should mezuzot be checked?<\/summary><div class=\"answer\"><p>Privately owned mezuzot should ordinarily be checked twice in seven years. Exterior mezuzot or scrolls exposed to moisture, heat or other harsh conditions may need more frequent inspection.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <section class=\"related\">\n    <h3>Continue reading<\/h3>\n    <ul>\n      <li>\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/sofrout.com\/en\/mezuzah-complete-guide\/\">Complete Mezuzah Guide: meaning, halakha, price and checking<\/a><\/li>\n      <li>\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/sofrout.com\/en\/mezuzah-affixed-to-a-balcony-or-terrace-door\/\">Does a balcony or terrace door require a mezuzah?<\/a><\/li>\n      <li>\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/sofrout.com\/en\/products\/check-mezuzah\/\">Professional mezuzah checking service<\/a><\/li>\n      <li>\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/sofrout.com\/en\/products\/mezuzah-2\/\">Buy a kosher handwritten mezuzah scroll<\/a><\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/section>\n<\/article>\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\":[\n    {\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Which side of the door does a mezuzah go on?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"A mezuzah is affixed to the right-hand doorpost when entering the home or room. 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