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Mezuzah

  • Mezuzah, Women

Can I put up Mezuzos myself or do I need to find a man to do it for me?

  You may put it up yourself. Of course, you should make sure you know exactly where it should be affixed as a Mezuzah in the wrong place is not…

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  • Mezuzah
  • affixing a Mezuzah

Is it better to use nails or screws to affix Mezuzos, or is double sided sticky tape just as “Mehudar”?

  Some prefer nails, although strictly speaking if the tape is strong it’s just as good as nails or screws.   Sources: ראה ריטב"א ב"מ קב, א שאפשר לקבוע גם…

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  • Mezuzah, Shlichus

Mezuzah for Jewish Children in home of non-Jewish Father

  Question: One of my mekuravim sends her boys to their non-Jewish father on weekends. She is asking if she should put up mezuzahs on the doorposts of the father's…

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  • Mezuzah
  • הלכות מזוזה: יו"ד רפו

Bracha on Mezuzah of the utility room in a jointly owned property

  Question: I live in an all Jewish condo building and I realized that the utility room (in the garage/basement) never had a Mezuzah. I plan to put one up…

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  • Mezuzah

Where, on the outer entrance, should the Mezuzah be placed?

  On the archway (not on the pillars). On the right side coming from the street, Within the first Tefach from the outside. It should be placed on the bottom…

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  • Mezuzah

Is there any benefit to putting up a Mezuzah on a different door of the house, other than the front door?

  We met a not-yet-frum couple recently, and we are to gift them a Mezuzah and help put it up for them. However, it's very likely they wouldn't want it…

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  • Mezuzah, Sukkah, Sukkos
  • הלכות מזוזה: יו"ד רפו

Mezuzah on Sukkah walls that were left up

  Question: We didn't take our Sukkah walls down this year (at first it was just delayed, then we decided there was no need), and I wanted to know if…

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  • Mezuzah, Tefillin
  • Sta"m, Writing a Mezuza - יו"ד רפח

How can I tell who is a trustworthy and reliable local seller of Tefillin which are truly Mehudar…

  Not long ago there was an uproar about the kashrus of mezuzos sold in Crown Heights. I need to replace my Rashi Tefillin. How can I tell who is…

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  • Mezuzah

We are buying a home. When do we put up Mezuzah? And when do we make the Bracha? (Right away or do we wait 30 days?)

  Since you are buying a home and not renting, you should put up the Mezuzos with a Bracha, as soon as you move in or move in your belongings.…

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  • Mezuzah
  • Checking a Mezuza - יו"ד רצא, moving

האם יש חובה, מנהג או ענין לבדוק מזוזות בכל פעם שמורידים אותם?

  המשך השאלה: עברתי דירה ולקחתי איתי את המזוזות שלי (השארתי בדירה הישנה מזונות אחרות - קצת פחות ומהודרות), אך בדקתי אותם כבר בחודש אלול. האם עלי לבודקם שוב, לפני…

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  • Mezuzah
  • Bracha after checking Mezuzah, mezuza

I got my Mezuzos checked and put them up without realizing that I need to make a Bracha. Is it OK after the fact? Or should I take them off and make the Bracha?

  Ideally, you should remove one Mezuzah for rechecking. Even better would be to replace with a better Mezuzah, and make a Bracha when putting it up.   Sources: שאינו…

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  • Mezuzah
  • moving, removing a Mezuzah

If someone moved from their house yet still own it (trying to sell it though), can they remove the mezuzah from the original house to use for their new house? Is there any issues involved?

  They may not remove the mezuzos, unless there is concern that the mezuzos will be treated with disrespect. See halacha2go.com #133 for details.     #6542

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  • Mezuzah
  • Bal Toisef

Is it “Bal Toisef” to place a Mezuza when not obligated?

  Regarding the question I asked yesterday; If I place Mezuzas on both doors in a case where only one of the doors need it, will there be a Shailah…

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  • Mezuzah
  • heker tzir

1. According to Chabad custom, when do we use “Heker Tzir” for an exterior door? 2. What is the Halacha if there’s a double door with a post in between? The post can be removed or lifted but usually just remains stationary. Do we need 1 or 2 Mezuzas?

  Picture of post   1. The rules for determining the correct placement of the Mezuza are complex, differing from door to door. However, in regards to the exterior door…

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  • Choshen Mishpat, Mezuzah
  • elul, rent

I am a Bochur renting a basement together with 3 other bochurim in Crown Heights.

  I have 3 questions: Who pays for checking the Mezuzahs of the basement every year in Elul? Is it the obligation of the landlord to provide carbon monoxide detectors,…

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  • Mezuzah

The Mezuzah of the front door to my apartment fell down, do I make a new Bracha when I put it up?

  Generally yes. However front doors normally are smaller than 4x4 Amos, thus they are put up without a Bracha.   The area in front of the door doesn't have…

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  • - Halacha Articles, Mezuzah

Article: The Mitzvah of Mezuzah: Renter vs. Owner

  The Biblical obligation of affixing a mezuzah applies only to one who owns the property. A renter, on the other hand, has a Rabbinical obligation to affix mezuzos; in Eretz Yisroel—the day they…

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  • - Halacha Articles, Mezuzah
  • Ta'ase V'Lo Min He'Asui

Article: Removing a Door with a Mezuzah

  According to the Rambam a Mezuzah is needed only on a doorway that has a door. The majority of Poskim disagree and rule that a doorway with no door also requires a…

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  • - Halacha Articles, Mezuzah

Article: Mezuzah when Renting in Chutz La׳aretz

  When renting a house or apartment in Chutz La׳aretz (outside of Eretz Yisroel), one is not obligated in the Mitzvah of Mezuzah until 30 days have passed. However, it has become the custom…

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  • Mezuzah

My doorway is around 94 inches tall. The bottom of Shlish Ho’Elyon is around 31 inches from the top, which is around 62 inches high. My shoulder height is around 54-55 inches high. So where do I place the Mezuza? I saw conflicting sources which leave me confused.

  If the doorway is 100 inches tall, or less, it should still be placed on the top third and not at shoulder height. It is placed at sholder height…

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