Mezuzah with Different Script
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Question
Mezuzah in Sephardic script for Ashkenazi?
Answer
According to the Mishnah Berurah in the name of the Pri Megadim, it is invalid due to the letters נ and ש, but according to the Kesset HaSofer and the GR"Z, it is valid. Ashkenazi script [Beit Yosef script] for a Sephardi is valid according to all opinions, and therefore, if someone has a rental apartment or guesthouse, it is preferable to affix mezuzot in Ashkenazi script so that everyone fulfills their obligation.
Source
Mishnah Berurah, Siman 36, if made like the letter vav, it is invalid. Mishnah Berurah, Siman 36, letter mem in the name of the Pri Megadim, regarding the letter shin, Mishnah Berurah, Siman 30, letter shin in the name of the Pri Megadim, if made like a seat, it is invalid. The GR"Z and Kesset HaSofer (Siman 5) consider it valid.
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