The Correct Height for Affixing a Mezuzah - Ish Tsadik
Question:
What is the correct height for affixing a Mezuzah?
Answer

Within the upper third of the doorpost. This is the ruling in the Laws of Mezuzah (Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh Deah, Siman 289). The source of this law is in the Talmud (Menachot 33a) in a dispute between the Amoraim. There is a disagreement between Maimonides and the Rosh, and Maran the Shulchan Aruch ruled to be concerned for the opinion of Maimonides and to affix it exactly at the beginning of the upper third.

26.04.2026
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