Position of the Bed in the Room
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Question
In my father's house, they are careful not to place beds directly in line with the entrance door to the room with the feet facing the door, as this is the way a deceased is taken out of the house. The question is whether there is any basis for this custom or if it is merely women's talk, perhaps borrowed from the customs of other nations.
Answer
In the Shulchan Aruch and the poskim (Orach Chaim, Siman 3, סעיף 6; Siman 240, סעיף 17), there is an extensive discussion about where to place the bed and on which side to place the feet, but this custom is not mentioned. Therefore, although it is well-known to many, there is no obligation to adhere to it. Particularly since in most cases, it leads to leniency in other laws regarding the proper placement of the bed according to Halacha.
Source
Shulchan Aruch (Orach Chaim, Siman 3, סעיף 6; Siman 240, סעיף 17).
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