Why are mezuzah's...?

Question

...put in a slanting position on doors/door frames?

thanks

Ramsey-it's like this box type thing with a scroll inside! I think it's the Shema that's inside! But maybe I'm wrong

Answer 1

Affixing a Mezuzah

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Before affixing the mezuzah to the doorpost,
the following blessing should be recited:

Barukh atah Adonai, Elohaynu, melekh ha-olam
Blessed are you, Lord, our God, king of the universe

asher keedishanu b'meetzvotav v'tzeevanu leek'boa mezuzah
who has sanctified us with His commandments and commanded us to affix a mezuzah

The mezuzah should then be affixed to the upper third of the doorpost on the right side as one enters the house or room. If the doorpost is wide enough to permit, the mezuzah should be tilted with the upper part slanting inward toward the house or room.

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