Frequently Asked Questions
A mezuzah case holds a small scroll inscribed with specific verses from the Torah and is mounted on the doorposts of a Jewish home, fulfilling the commandment in Deuteronomy 6:4-9 to inscribe those words on the doorposts of the house. Observant families typically mount one on every doorway in the home, not just the entrance, with a few traditional exceptions like bathrooms and closets. This Adam & Eve Lush Tree Mezuzah by Seeka is a decorative case designed around that same ceremonial purpose.
A mezuzah case is traditionally mounted at a slight angle on the upper third of the doorpost, on the right side as you're facing into the room from outside, though exact placement customs can vary between communities and families. This case comes with mounting screws or nails and placement instructions included, so you'll have everything you need to install it correctly without sourcing hardware separately.
This listing includes mounting hardware, a photocopy and translation of the scroll text or the Shema prayer, and placement instructions. The photocopy and translation are meant for reference and understanding, so it's worth checking directly on scroll sourcing if a parchment scroll for the case isn't something you already have on hand.
Yes - the design can be mounted outdoors, ideally positioned under an overhang so it gets some shelter from direct rain, sun, and temperature swings. Outdoor mounting is common for gates, sheds, or secondary entrances that don't have covered doorways indoors, and the stainless steel construction of this case is generally more weather-resistant than materials like wood or unfinished metal.
This case measures 4.75 inches high by 1.5 inches wide, a compact size that fits comfortably on a standard residential doorframe without needing extra clearance. Because mezuzah cases mount vertically along the doorpost rather than across it, this size works for most interior and exterior doors in a typical home.
A mezuzah is one of the most traditional gifts for a Jewish housewarming, since it's often one of the first things a family installs when moving into a new place, and giving one signals a genuine understanding of what matters at that moment. A design as detailed as this one - hand-painted, with a tree of life and Adam and Eve figures - makes for a more memorable gift than a plain metal case, and it comes ready to install with all the hardware included.