What Bracha do you say when putting up a mezuzah?
The blessing said while hanging a mezuzah: Transliteration: Barukh atah Adonai, Elohaynu, melekh ha-olam, asher keedishanu b’meetzvotav v’tzeevanu leek’boa mezuzah. Translation: Blessed are you, Lord, our God, King of the universe, who has sanctified us with God’s commandments and commanded us to affix a mezuzah.
What is the prayer in the mezuzah?
The mezuzah opens up and inside is the Shema prayer, written on a small piece of parchment. The Shema is the most important prayer in Judaism because it reminds Jewish people that there is only one God.
What can be used for Besamim?
According to many opinions the bracha on cloves is borei minei besamim, and therefore it is a preferred spice. One may also mix other spices together with the cloves. Many have the minhag to mix hadassim (myrtle) leaves together with the cloves.
What is the Hebrew letter on the mezuzah?
Many mezuzah cases are also marked with the Hebrew letter ש (Shin), for Shaddai.
Why do we use Besamim for Havdalah?
Spices, called besamim in Hebrew, often stored in an artistically decorative spice container in order to beautify and honor the mitzvah, are handed around so that everyone can smell the fragrance.
How many wicks does a Havdalah candle need?
two wicks
It is preferable that the candle used for havdalah motzei Shabbos should have two wicks, so that it is similar to a torch which has significant light (O.C. 298:1).
What yarmulke means?
A yarmulke is worn by Orthodox Jews all the time and other Jews on religious occasions. During a Jewish prayer service, many people will be wearing yarmulkes. The yarmulke signifies great respect for the Jewish faith. If you see someone wearing a yarmulke on the street, you know they’re devoted to the Jewish religion.
Which rooms need a mezuzah?
A room which has a floor area of less than 16 square amos is generally exempt from a mezuzah. However, the Chamudei Daniel is of the opinion that a room which is fully functional for its intended purpose is required to have a mezuzah, even if it has a floor area of less than 16 square amos.
What makes a mezuzah invalid?
Velcro or Magnet Attached Mezuzah Cases. The mezuzah needs to be affixed strongly to the doorpost. Therefore, a mezuzah case affixed by way of magnet or Velcro is invalid since these methods are intended for attaching and detaching easily, without effort.
How do you nail a mezuzah?
Once you have determined the location for your mezuzah, place the template provided where it will be hung. Hammer each nail into the ‘X’s on the template, and leave a quarter inch of each nail protruding from the wall. Find the holes on the back of the mezuzah and place them onto the nails. Press firmly.
What blessing is recited when affixing a mezuzah?
Note: No blessing is recited when affixing a Mezuzah on a room that are not Biblically required to have a Mezuzah (See Which Rooms Require a Mezuzah? ), such as the following:
How do you attach a mezuzah to a wall?
To do this, it is best to use nails or screws, but if necessary, you may also use glue or double-sided mounting tape. Regular scotch tape or masking tape, which are temporary adhesives, should not be used. When putting up Mezuzahs for more than one doorway in a house, only say the blessing once.
What is a mezuzah?
It’s a home security device called a mezuzah, and it’s wired into the Ultimate Protection Agency. The software inside this gadget is a scroll, upon which is written the mezuzah prayer, with the words beginning, “Hear O Israel, the L‑rd is our G‑d; the L‑rd is one.”
Why is there no Besamim on Motzei Shabbos?
However Tosafus [Beitza 33b] rules that Gihenim is subdued on Yom Tov and hence the reason for the omission of Besamim is because there is no extra soul. [10] The reason for this is because the entire purpose of smelling Besamim on Motzei Shabbos is to comfort the soul which is saddened due to the leave of the extra soul it received on Shabbos.