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A scroll with two paragraphs of the Torah written on it. It is affixed to the doorposts in Jewish homes.

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Removing mezuzah spoils doorpost

I have put up my mezuzot with double-sided tape, but when I took them off to check the scrolls either the paint came off with it or it left a sticky mess behind. Is there a better way to put up a mezuzah which allows it to be removed without…
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I removed a Mezuzah without knowing what it is, what should I do?

Background: Next to the door of a new flat there was a roll of paper inside some plastic wrap. I didn't know what it was, so I took it down to inspect it. Inside I found a roll of very stiff paper and Hebrew writing. A quick Google search and I…
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Does a trailer or a car require a mezuzah?

I understand that a mezuzah is required only on the doorways permanent dwelling places. How is the term "permanent" defined? Is it defined by the physical location of the structure or by how the person uses the structure, and defining it as his…
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Extra "taggin" on my Mezuza

Here is one of my mezuzas: The mezuzah, I was told, is of the highest quality, purchased from a wholesaler in Jerusalem. The scan I did did not come out very good however (click it to see it larger). What I note anyhow is that the shin of Shma…
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Mezuzah - Gentile Home

If a Jew rents a home from a non-Jew and the home already has mezzuzot - does the Jew need to take them down and reaffix them to the door post - assuming they are fully kosher (ie, previous tenant/owner was Jewish, put them up and home was sold to a…
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Is this a mezuzah or something else?

I noticed this in my garage on the inside trim of a backdoor. It seems to have been painted over several times. I would say it is a mezuzah, except: It is very small The lettering seems off It is inside It is not at an angle It is on the trim…
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Do sliding doors require a mezuzah?

I have sliding doors going out into the yard and balcony. Do they qualify as doors that require mezuzot, or do they count as windows? Note that this differs from this question: Mezuzah on deck door Because my question asks whether or not a mezuza…
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Is a landlord of a large rental building, where people of all denominations live, allowed to put a mezuzah on the entrance of the building?

Is a landlord of a large rental building, where people of all denominations live, allowed to put a mezuzah on the entrance of the building ? It seems to me that the mezuzah indicates that the building is a Jewish building, but there are many non…
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Storage of a Spare Mezuzah Scroll

What is the best way to store an additional Mezuzah scroll? Somehow "in a drawer" seems wrong, but hanging it on a wall also seems wrong. Unfortunately, I have need for a spare due to harsh winters where I live. I am obliged to check my scrolls…
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Do hotel rooms and cruise ship cabins require a mezuzah?

I understand that a mezuzah is required on the doors of rooms that are permanent dwellings. Hotel rooms and cruise ship cabins are rented to different people. Does the passenger or hotel guest need to place a mezuzah on the door? Is there a minimal…
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At what stage of moving into a home should there be a mezuza?

There have been a number of questions relating to putting up a mezuza when moving into a rented home (or any home whose permanence is in question). When moving into a purchased home, at what stage must the mezuza be put up? Before moving in…
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New Beracha on Mezuzah After Summer Vacation?

The Pischei Teshuva YD (291:4) seems to say that one might need to make a new beracha on the home mezuzah after returning from a vacation. ועוד נ"ל דגם ההולך מביתו על איזה ימים דלכאורה הדין דכשחוזר לביתו יברך על המצוה דהא בנתיים שלא היה בדירת ביתו…
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Mezuzah on attic door

Assuming an attic large enough to require a mezuzah (see Yoreh Deah 286:13), is it necessary to put a mezuzah on a horizontal attic door? Does it qualify as a lintel? Should the thickness of the ceiling be considered a doorpost? Shall a blessing be…
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Origins for Kissing a Mezuzah

When did the custom of kissing the Mezuzah when entering & leaving a room become universal? What are the earliest sources that discuss kissing a Mezuzah?
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Where do I put the mezuzah if I have a screen door before the front door?

I recently installed a screen door in front of my front door. Do I have to move the mezuzah to be outside the screen door?
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