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Where should the mezuzah be placed when the door post is too small?

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Rabbi Ari Enkin

Rabbi Ari Enkin

Question: Where should the mezuzah be placed when the door post is too small?

Dear Rabbi Enkin,
Where should a mezuzah be placed if the door post is too small to hold the mezuzah?
Thank you, Orrie

Answer: Dear Orrie,

The mezuza can be placed on the outer door frame. If this too is not possible, then it can be placed on the wall as close to the doorpost or frame as possible.

Hope this helps!

Rabbi Ari Enkin
Ramat Beit Shemesh, Israel
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