Ok, I've asked this question before, but Jewish people?

Question

Why is a mezuzah put in aslanting position on doors/doorposts?

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thanks all

Answer 1

from what I remember its a compromise.

there are two opinions one that says its straight and one that says its horizontal.


do sent happen to ofthen that they make a compromise like this but go figure

Answer 2

So you be able to see it better since it is in a "crooked" position?

Seriouslu though:
"in a slightly slanted position so that the top points toward the inside of the room." the right side of the door.
Not to be placed on bathroom doors ok?
According to the Talmud, keeping the commandment of mezuzah brings long life and protection for members of the home.

"Furthermore, it is believed every mezuzah that is affixed adds to the divine protection of people everywhere. The name of God (letters Shin-Daled-Yud) is written on the back of mezuzot. It is said that these letters also stand for Shomer Daltot Yisrael, which means Guardian of the Doors of Israel."

A Mezuzah is not an amulet. The Rambam indicates that to treat it as one degrades the Mitzvah. Nevertheless, one of the special benefits of the Mitzvah is that it protects he who performs the Mitzvah from harm that may otherwise befall him.

Men and women alike are obligated in the Mitzvah of Mezuzah, which can be fulfilled during the day or at night. The Rambam concludes the Halachot (laws) of Mezuzah with this statement: One must be very punctilious in fulfilling this Mitzvah because it is a constant obligation that includes everyone. Every time a person enters and leaves, he is confronted with the Unity of G-d, the name of the Almighty, and he remembers his love for Him. He awakens from his slumber and his involvement in the vanity of temporal matters and realizes that nothing has eternal existence but the knowledge of G-d. He then immediately returns to the path of righteousness. Our sages have said that he who has Tefillin on his arm and head, Tzitzit on his garment and Mezuzot on his doorways, can be assured that he will not sin, because he has many reminders. These are the selfsame angels that protect him from sin as it says, 'The angels of G-d surround those who fear Him and protect him.'

Answer 3

One authority said it should go horizontal, and the other said it should go vertically. So to compromise, it is placed slanted. But this has a further meaning. It is to remind one, when they come home, they need to compromise with their spouse, and family, to have a healthy relationship.

Answer 4

The midieval Rabbis disagree whether it should be straight(most) or sideways (Rabbainu Tam). So we compromise.

Answer 5

as far as i know, its because nobody could decide whether or not it should be vertical or horizontal, and so they made a compromise. i may be wrong.

see, ania's answer is way better.

Answer 6

To remind us to never forget that there is no G-d but G-d, and if we are coming or going, he is a part of our lives.

Answer 7

I wonder why? dunno.