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are numerous Jewish homes that put a Mezuzah onMezuzah, the doorways of where to locate the
every door both inside and on the outside entrancesMezuzah, and how often to check the Mezuzah. The
and exits, while some homes only display a Mezuzahreligious Jewish Law states that the Mezuzah Scroll
on the outside entrances.must have two covers, with one being the protective
A Mezuzah has many defined steps that have to bematerial of a wax paper or any type of greaseproof
followed as per the religious Jewish Laws on how toand waterproof paper. The second cover would be of
protect the 'Halacha', which is the Mezuzah scroll.round tube like casing made of silver for the rolled up
There are Jewish Laws on how to position thescroll to be securely put into. The silver Mezuzahs are
Mezuzah, the doorways of where to locate thepurely hand-crafted oblong cases styled in many
Mezuzah, and how often to check the Mezuzah. Thedesigns and Mezuzah covers do need special care.
silver Mezuzahs are purely hand-crafted oblong casesWhen using a Silver Mezuzah make sure that it is of
styled in many designs and Mezuzah covers do needthe right size so that there is enough breathing room
special care.for the scroll, as not to damage it. The other concern is
There are other materials which are used to handcraftproblems of oxidation of silver which may damage the
a Mezuzah besides silver.inner scroll, if care is not taken. Make sure to polish
A Mezuzah is a beautiful handmade silver Judaicayour silver Mezuzahs often, but remove the scroll first.
object, which contains the written Jewish prayers by aThere are other materials which are used to handcraft
scribe on a parchment in Hebrew. It is hung by a nail ona Mezuzah besides silver. The main point of
the door post of Jewish homes as a constantconsideration before choosing the metal mezuzah is
reminder that God is in your thoughts at all times. Thewhether it are going to be placed outside or inside the
Mezuzah is a physical reminder to keep God in mindhome. When placing the Mezuzah outdoors the
as you come and go to and from your blessed home.materials must be able to weather extreme climate
There are numerous Jewish homes that put aappropriate. Materials such as silver, gold, stone, wood
Mezuzah on every door both inside and on the outsideor any whitish tone of protection should be considered
entrances and exits, while some homes only display aso as to deflect strong sun light, unlike darker colors or
Mezuzah on the outside entrances.transparent materials. Moisture is also an important
A Mezuzah has many defined steps that have to beconcern, if there is a lot of rain, moist humidity or
followed as per the religious Jewish Laws on how tocondensation would start affecting the Mezuzah on
protect the 'Halacha', which is the Mezuzah scroll.the outside or the parchments inside.
There are Jewish Laws on how to position the