Common Mezuzah Questions

I find that often people ask this question on whether such an "entry way" needs a mezuzah or not.


From what I see here there is no mashkof what so ever as well there is just a regular plan wall on the other side opposite this, not even something protruding out. Is there any reason to yes put a mezuzah here (any shita or chumrah?) As well if the mezuzah has already been put up should one leave it up or may it be taken down? I know in the past R' Shammai always says (pashut) that there is no need for a mezuzah in such a case.

The other question that was asked was this one:


The same idea, no mezuzah on the other side (just a plain wall), and not mashkof. Even if there would be some sort of mezuzah on the other side, still there is no mashkof.

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  1. Agreed, these don't require mezuzah. In addition, they should also remove the mezuzah by the kitchen, where it is definitely not needed.

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  2. There are a few talmidim of Rav Moshe Feinstein’s ztz"l who will place a mezuzah bli bracha on the first photo. Rav Shmuel Fuerst is noheg this way, apparently. I do not have the source before me now, but it is the result of a sofer Rav Moshe held in the "shiur" of a mashkof. Will try to find, imy"h.

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