Contemporary Judaica

Place on right side of door, in upper third of doorpost (approx shoulder height) within 3 inches of doorway opening

Mezuzah case can be affixed to doorpost with nails, screws, glue, or double-sided tape

Wrap scroll in plastic before placing in case to protect from elements

Ashkenazi Jews tilt mezuzah so that top slants toward room into which door opens, however most Sepahardi Jews affix the mezuzah vertically.

Hold the mezuzah against the spot upon which it will be affixed, then recite a blessing:

Baruch atta Adonai Eloheinu melech ha‘olam, asher kideshanu bemitzvotav vetzivanu likboa‘ mezuza.
Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the Universe, Who sanctified us with His mitzvot, and commanded us to affix a mezuzah.

Any Jew can recite the blessing provided he or she is old enough to understand the significance of the mitzvah.

After the blessing, the mezuzah is attached.

When affixing several mezuzot, it is sufficient to recite the blessing once, before affixing the first one.