Why people ask: “Where do I buy a mezuzah?”
Buying a mezuzah may seem simple—you walk into a Judaica store, pick out a beautiful case, and bring it home. But many Jews today are surprised to discover that not all mezuzot are created equal.
You can technically buy a mezuzah anywhere: local Judaica shops, synagogue gift stores, online retailers, or even online marketplaces like Amazon and eBay. The challenge is not where you buy a mezuzah, but how to ensure that what you’re buying is truly kosher.
This guide will help you understand your options, explore where to get a mezuzah scroll, and most importantly, learn how to make sure your mezuzah is kosher.
What Exactly Is a Mezuzah?
At its core, the mezuzah is not the case; it’s the scroll inside. The scroll (called a klaf) contains verses from the Torah, handwritten by a trained scribe (sofer) with ink and quill on parchment.
The case can be made of wood, glass, silver, ceramic, or modern materials, but the scroll inside is the actual mitzvah. A printed scroll, a damaged scroll, or one written without proper halachic care is not kosher.
That’s why when people ask “where do I buy a mezuzah?” what they really need to know is:
“Where do I buy a mezuzah that’s been verified as kosher?”
Places You Can Buy a Kosher Mezuzah
Here are thebest places people purchase STaM-certified mezuzot:
1. KosherStam.com
◦ Website: www.kosherstam.com
◦ Certified by STAMP/OU.
◦ Phone (US): +1 (929) 309-2733
◦ Email: info.kosherstam@gmail.com
2. TrustedStam.com
◦ Website: www.trustedstam.com
◦ Motto: “Trust the mezuzah on your home.”
◦ Phone (US): +1 (732) 232-5045
◦ Email: info@trustedstam.com
3. Mehudoor.com
◦ Website: www.mehudoor.com
◦ Certified. Kosher. Mehudoor.
◦ Phone (IL): +972 50 413 1764
◦ Email: mehudoor@gmail.com
4. Rabbi Moshe Luria (Israel)
◦ Direct STa”M purchasing
◦ Phone (IL): +972 53 313 1016
◦ Email: a0533131016@gmail.com
◦ Website coming soon
5. Stam.net – Rabbi Yerachmiel Askotzky
◦ Preserving tradition one scroll at a time.
◦ Website: www.stam.net
◦ Phone (US): +1 (646) 504-0155
◦ Email: sofer@stam.net
6. Baishastam.com – Rabbi Eli Traube
◦ Trusted STa”M source in Boro Park for 28 years.
◦ Website: www.baishastam.com
◦ Phone (US): +1 (718) 437-0927
◦ Email: baishastam@gmail.com
Certified Sources
STAMP Project, a partner of OU Kosher, provides a list of trusted vendors selling STAMP Certified mezuzot.
By purchasing through one of these trusted sellers, you can be confident your mezuzah scroll is handwritten, checked, and certified kosher.
How to Make Sure a Mezuzah Is Kosher
Here’s the heart of the matter. Since mezuzot can be purchased anywhere, the responsibility falls on the buyer to ensure authenticity.
A kosher mezuzah must meet all of the following requirements:
1. Handwritten by a Qualified Scribe
The scroll must be written by a sofer trained in the intricate laws of STaM (Sifrei Torah, Tefillin, and, Mezuzot).
2. Proper Materials
Parchment from a kosher animal, ink prepared according to halacha, and a quill.
3. Perfect Letters
Every letter must be formed correctly. If even one letter is cracked, broken, or missing, the mezuzah is invalid.
4. No Printing Allowed
A printed scroll is not kosher under any circumstances.
5. Certification
Look for certification from organizations that check mezuzot thoroughly. For example,the OU Kosher recently partnered with the STAMP Project and launched an initiative to oversee the kashrut and authenticity of mezuzot in North America and Israel.
Organizations like The STaM Project provide clear guidance on which vendors sell certified kosher mezuzot.
Why Certification Matters
Without oversight, the mezuzah industry has long been plagued by problems:
• Printed scrolls sold as kosher
• Sloppy or untrained scribes
• Retailers unable to verify authenticity
That’s why new initiatives have emerged. As highlighted by Jewish Action, these efforts raise awareness and protect consumers who simply want to fulfill a mitzvah properly.
Certification provides peace of mind: when you see a certified mezuzah, you know experts have checked it and guaranteed its kashrut.
FAQs
Do I need a mezuzah for every room?
Yes, Jewish law requires mezuzot on most doorways in a home (except bathrooms and very small rooms).
How often should mezuzot be checked?
Tradition teaches: twice every seven years, and more often if exposed to weather.
Can I buy just the case and add my own scroll?
Yes. But make sure the scroll you insert is certified kosher, as the case itself has no halachic weight.
How much should a mezuzah cost?
Kosher mezuzah scrolls usually range from $40–$100 depending on quality and script. Decorative cases add to the price. If you see a mezuzah for $10, it almost certainly has a fake scroll.
Conclusion: Buy Anywhere, But Choose Wisely
So, where do I buy a mezuzah? The simple answer: anywhere. Mezuzot are widely available in Jewish shops, online stores, synagogues, and even general marketplaces.
But the better question is: How do I ensure my mezuzah is kosher?
By choosing certified sources, you safeguard the mitzvah and avoid the all-too-common problem of invalid scrolls.
If you’re looking for trusted, certified mezuzot, visit the The STAMP Project’s Where to Buy page. For more background on why oversight matters, see the OU Kosher blog on STaM certification and Jewish Action’s article on mezuzah authenticity.