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Borrow a kosher mezuzah for your dorm or apartment door, free for the school year.
Who it's for
Jewish students living in a dorm, apartment or house near campus.
Format
A kosher mezuzah on loan for the year, with help putting it up.
Cost
Free to borrow.
A mezuzah on your door turns a dorm room into a Jewish home. It is one of the most recognizable Jewish symbols, and it reminds everyone who walks through the door of what matters most.
Your Chabad House can lend you a kosher mezuzah for the school year and help you put it up, with a blessing and usually a l'chaim.
Why a real mezuzah matters
The case is just the cover. What makes a mezuzah kosher is the handwritten parchment scroll inside, written by a trained scribe. Many store-bought cases have no kosher scroll, or none at all. A loaned mezuzah from your Chabad House comes with a kosher scroll.
Putting it up
The mezuzah goes on the right side of the doorway as you walk in, in the upper third of the doorpost, tilted toward the inside. Your rabbi will be happy to come by, help you hang it and say the blessing with you. Removable mounting works for most dorms.
At the end of the year
When you move out, bring the mezuzah back to your Chabad House so the next student can use it, or ask about buying your own to take with you.
Questions about Mezuzah Loans
How do I borrow a mezuzah?
Reach out to your campus Chabad House and let them know where you are living. Find your Chabad House.
Does it cost anything?
Borrowing a mezuzah for the school year is free.
Is a mezuzah allowed in my dorm?
Many universities allow mezuzahs on dorm doors, and removable mounting avoids damage. If you are unsure, your Chabad House can help you check with housing.
What if I already have a mezuzah case?
Bring it by. Your Chabad House can check whether it has a kosher scroll inside and help you get one if it does not.
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