EMezuzah

As per the Maimonides door requires a mezuzah if:

• the doorway leads to a room which is at least 4×4 cubits14;

• the doorway has two doorposts, one on each side (not required by Law);

• the doorway has a lintel or a protrusion from the ceiling attached to the doorposts;

• the doorway leads to a room with a ceiling (not required by Law);

• the doorway has a door (not required by Law);

• the doorway opening is at least 40 inches high and 16 inches wide;

• the doorway leads to a regular (not sacred) room;

• the doorway leads to a human (not animal) dwelling;

• the doorway leads to a clean, dignified room (not a bathroom);

• the doorway leads to a permanent dwelling (not a tent or makeshift dwelling).

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