To be kosher, the Hebrew letter Aleph must have five key components: a main body, an upper yud with its leg, and a lower yud with a connecting tag. However, the precise formation varies by scribal tradition, impacting its "hiddur" (beauty/perfection) level.

Never assume your mezuzah is kosher, even if it came from a Judaica store. A recent inspection in Long Island revealed a shocking truth:

Homeowner bought new mezuzot, felt uneasy. Inspection revealed ALL were invalid! Luckily, flaws were fixable. Lesson: Even store-bought mezu