Mezuzah on an Entrance Without an Upper Doorpost
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Question
Is such an entrance to the kitchen required to have a mezuzah?
Answer
Shalom Rav,
There is no obligation for a mezuzah, as the entrance lacks an upper doorpost.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 287, Se'if 1
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