Question: If the person is moving and they have expensive mezuzos, can they replace them with less expensive mezuzos? In addition if the apartment is being renovated must they… Read more »
Category: Mezuzah
Leaving a Mezuzah When a Lease on a Storefront Ends
Question: My lease on my storefront shop is up and will not be renewed. The landlord is Jewish. We had put up Mezuzahs. Must we leave them up? We don’t… Read more »
Moving into a new house
Question: Dear Rabbonim, A few questions on buying a new home On receipt of the keys for a newly built home I assume one would say Shecheyahu – but… Read more »
Mezuza on door way without a crossbar
Question: Dear Rabbonim, If you have an entrance from a living room into a kitchen, both of suitable size, and the entrance has 2 walls but the משקוף is the… Read more »
Berchas and Bdikas Mezuzah
Question: I’m in an apartment for rent do I need to make a brocha by putting on the Mezuzahs? also how often one should be bodek his Mezuzahs? Answer: If… Read more »
mezuzah on the Bungalow
Question: Mezuzah on a bungalow needs a bracha? Answer: The assumption is that you are asking regarding a bungalow located outside of E. Yisroel that is being rented for more… Read more »
Tefillin and Mezuzot Issues
Question: I have my Tefillin and Mezuzot checked regularly (by a qualified Sofer). But how is it possible to determine whether Sta”m was written with the proper Kavannot (at the… Read more »
Can a mezuzah be placed on a headstone?
Question: Can a mezuzah be placed on a headstone? My husband recently died and i’ve Sold my house to a non- Jewish family. I took my Mezuzah down and would… Read more »
Selling house and want to take mezuzahs
Question: Selling our house to a non Jewish family who would remove them and probably throw them away We have 4 mezuzah and we would like to take them and… Read more »
Removing a mezuzah when selling a house.
Question: If a person sells his house to a Jewish family, but they don’t want the mezuzot that you have, are you able to take off your mezuzot? Thank You… Read more »
Knocking down a banana tree, mezuzah on tall doorway
Question: In the garden there is a banana shrub that has very small bananas growing. Rats and mice are attracted to the fruit causing discomfort and worry of disease. Is… Read more »
Mezuzas
Question: Dear Rabbonim, We rented a house from Non-frum Jews in Israel. The house only had 1 mezuza on the front door and we needed a further 7 for the… Read more »
Do I need a mezuza if I have a partnership in a business with a non- religious Jew.
Question: Dear Rabbonim, The advice previous in regards to a partnership with a non-practicing Jew was effectively to treat the situation as with a partnership with non-Jew vis a vis… Read more »
P’sul in mezuzah overlooked by examiner
Question: Shalom uvracha! In addition to the question I submitted 7 weeks ago, #39287, which I hope he can respond to in the near future, here’s another shaila for Rav… Read more »
Mezuza in Tree House
Question: Does a tree house in one’s yard require a mezuza if it has the requisite dimensions? With a bracha? Answer: If the tree house is a permanent edifice and… Read more »
Mezuzah
Question: A male relative of mine unfortunately, rachmana l’tzlan, married a non-Jewish woman. She had a huge inheritance from her late father and bought the house they presently live in…. Read more »
Taking down mezuzot?
Question: Hello, I am currently renting an apartment with roommates in Israel. When I moved in, there was a mezuzah on my bedroom door, but there wasn’t a mezuzah on… Read more »
Removing Mezuza
May one take down mezuzos from a house undergoing fixing and the people moved out for a few months to affix it on a new home they will be temporarily… Read more »
Mezuza on Support Beams
I am moving into a house that has a line of support pillars in the basement holding up a long support beam, effectively resulting in multiple tzuros hapesach (no doors)…. Read more »
Mezuza for Jewish School Building
Is a Jewish school building obligated in mezuzah on all their doors? Answer: Mezuzas should be affixed to a school building and all it’s rooms, without a bracha. Sources: This… Read more »
Bracha After Mezuza Checking
When one takes down a mezuzah to be checked, does it get put back on with a bracha or not? Answer: If it was only down for a few hours… Read more »
Ink for Mezuzah
Can one use a regular black pen to write a mezuzah? or even use regular black ink to write a mezuzah? If not, Why? Thank you so much. Answer: While… Read more »
Mezuza Laws
1) Is there a source that a mezuzah should be uncovered so that you can see the klaf or the shin on the outside? 2) A door that is in… Read more »
Mezuza for Housekeeper
BS´D MAY I PUT A MEZUZA IN MY HOUSE, DESPITE THE FACT THAT I´M NOT LIVING THERE, AND THE HOUSE KEEPER IS NOT JEWISH, AND DOES NOT KEEP KASHRUS INSIDE… Read more »
Mezuza Removal
I am renting an apartment. If I put up my own Mezuzot, can I take them down with the termination of the rental? Answer: Mezuzos should not be taken down… Read more »
Mezuza for Closet
I have a closet that is 36.667 sq. ft. it seems that this is just shy of the shiur of 4×4 (Sq.) amos…is it still “proper” to put a mezuza… Read more »
Attaching Mezuza with Velcro
Hi, Can I hang a mezuza with velcro strips? It can swing a little if you bump into it, but it doesn’t fall. Thanks, Answer: One should not affix a… Read more »
Woman Affixing Mezuza
Is a woman permitted to put up a mezuzah? If yes, does she make the bracha as well? Answer: Women are permitted to put up a mezuzah, and would make… Read more »
Mezuza in Garage
Why would a garage not need a mezuzah? Don’t storage rooms need a mezuza? Thank You Answer: Storage rooms are obligated in a mezuza, as is brought in Shulchan Aruch… Read more »
Mezuza for RV
If a person lives in an RV for a month does it require a mezuzah? Thank you Answer: An RV is not considered a permanent home, rather a temporary dwelling… Read more »
Mezuza for Garage
If one has a 3 car garage. There are three separate garage doors but they all go into the same garage. Does each doorway need a mezuzah? Or only one… Read more »
Mezuza for Fridge
Is there an inyan to place a Mezuza on the door of a walk-in fridge or freezer? If the Mezuza is placed inside (the above), can it not become posul… Read more »
Mezuzah for Garage
Shalom, Does a garage door require a mezuzah? Does a detached garage require a mezuzah (at least on the entryway if not for the garage door)? Thank you. Answer: Yes,… Read more »
Mezuzah During Renovations
Is it recommended to put a mezuzah on a house while it is being renovated and worked on – but before moving in? Answer: There is no obligation (and no… Read more »
Velcro for Mezuzah
Can I use Velcro for attaching mezuzot? Answer: Yes, this is fine, though it is better to use nails or strong double-sided tape. Velcro seems to be better than scotch… Read more »
Mezuzah for Elevator Door
Should or should not put mezuza in elevator lobby on your floor (considering that has 4 x 4 amot and is Jewish only)? Answer: According to many authorities there is… Read more »
Taz in Writing Mezuzos
I read there are three versions of Mezuzah writing stumah and ptuchah between parshiyot: Rambam, Rosh, TaZ. Do Ashkenazim accept an opinion of TaZ (David ha-Levi Segal)? Answer: Yes, the… Read more »
Affixing Mezuza After Renovations
If one took down mezuzas for renovations and the doors where they originally were have been moved does one make a new bracha when putting them back up. What is… Read more »
Mezuzah for Office
Hello. Is there a חיוב to put a מזוזה in an office in a work place ? If yes do you have to make a ברכה? And lastly , I… Read more »
Mezuzah that Fell on Shabbos
If a mezuzah falls while in its case on Shabbos, is it able to be handled regularly or it must be picked up in a irregular manner since it is… Read more »
Writing Mezuzot on Chol HaMo’ed
Hi, I am a sofer and have been asked by my parents who have moved into a new house (within the year) to write mezuzos for them. I have gotten… Read more »
Mezuzah as Protection
What is the protocol with a mezuzah when someone is injured? Which mezuzahs does that person check just the front door? Side? Bedroom? Also why would another mezuzah in the… Read more »
Bread from Corn and Wheat Flour
How much bread made of wheat flour mixed with cornflour must I eat for the brocha of netilas yadayim? Answer: It is sufficient to eat a kebeitzah of the bread… Read more »
Mezuzah on Doorpost
Shalom, If the door closes in a way that the mezuzah cannot be paved in front of the door, is it better to place the mezuzah on the [inner] doorpost… Read more »
Mezuzah with Magnet
Magnet Mezuza. Is it Kosher to have a mezuzah hang by a magnet that can easily be removed ? [bracha] Answer: Yes, this is in principle okay, because at the… Read more »
Taking Down Mezuzos when Selling House
When one sells a home, does one need to leave all the Mezuzos on the doors, or only the front and back door. Can one replace good mezzuzas with cheaper… Read more »
Obligation of Mezuzos on Tenant
In a rented house who’s responsible to put up mezuzot? If it is the Tenant then what is the halacha of removing them when the tenant leaves? All outside of… Read more »
Shakai on Back of Mezuzah
The shakai on the back of a mezuza got smudged & is practically unrecognizable. What should be done? Answer: This does not invalidate the Mezuzah. However, if the Name is… Read more »
Mezuzah Fell Off
Hi, my mezuza fell down on shabbat. What should I do! Answer: You should put up the mezuzah again, with a berachah. This is similar to the case of a… Read more »
Putting Up Mezuzah on Time
How soon does one have to put up a mezuzah? As soon as one moves in the same day? within 30 days? or can one do this at any point?… Read more »