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Where do you put the Mezuzah on a kitchen with 2 doors that swing both ways, one to the dining room and one to the living room?

If the hinge is in one of the rooms, the Mezuzah should be put on the right side going into the room. If it is in the middle of…

How does one determine which side to place the Mezuza when there is no “Heker Tzir”?

Questions: 1) Between a dining room and living room, no actual door, which side does the Mezuzah goes on? 2) Between dining room and kitchen, no actual door, which…

Heker Tzir for an exterior door / Double door with a post in between

Question: 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…

How do we determine the placement of Mezuzah on a sliding door?

Question: In a case of a sliding door that opens from house to a balcony that is 4 by 4 Amos - how do we determine placement of Mezuza?…

I have a room in the basement of a Chabad house that has no windows, and the door opens to the outside of the room. On which side should I put the Mezuzah?

If the room or closet is less than 4x4 Amos, it is exempt from Mezuzah. Some, however, adopt a Chumra - stringency to place a Mezuzah. If there is…

On what side should the Mezuza be placed in a boiler room? There is no window in the room and the door opens outwards (hinges are on the left side).

On the right side upon entering into the boiler room. Nonetheless, a Bracha should not be made. Sources: נחלקו בזה רבני אנ״ש, כמפורסם. ולדידי דוחק גדול לומר שהמענה…

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