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  1. Mezuza on a Lift

    Question: I recently saw a mezuza on the entrance to a lift, though we do not have one in our office. Do we need to affix one? Answer: The Shulchan Aruch (YD 286:11) rules that a room on a boat is exempt from a mezuza becaus…

  2. Office Mezuza

    Question: Does one say a beracha on affixing a mezuza to one’s office doorway? Answer: The Gemara (Yuma 10a) teaches that a sukka does not require a mezuza since it is a temporary dwelling. Thus, the Shulchan Aruch (YD 286:…

  3. Touching the Kosel

    Question: On a recent trip to Eretz Yisrael, our tour guide warned us not to place our fingers into the stones of the kosel. Are we not allowed to place a note inside or touch the stones? Answer:  According to the Mishna (K…

  4. Late to Shul on Friday night

    Question: If one comes late to shul on Friday night, can they still daven Mincha? Answer: The Mishna (Berachos 26a) writes that one can daven Mincha until evening. There is a machlokes among the rishonim as to when th…