Blessing on Returning the Mezuzah
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Question
When replacing a door including the doorpost, is it necessary to say a blessing on the mezuzah? The first time it was affixed, he does not remember if he or his brother-in-law blessed it - it was several years ago.
Answer
When removing a mezuzah, for example, for inspection and then returning it, if one has never blessed the mezuzah, such as when purchasing an apartment with mezuzahs from the previous tenant, one should bless it now. However, if one has previously blessed these mezuzahs, there is no need to bless again. If he fulfilled his obligation through someone else's blessing, he does not bless again. In this case, it is likely that his brother-in-law blessed and fulfilled the obligation for him, so he does not bless now.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 289, Biur Halacha, Siman 25, Seif 12, DH "Mahadek u-Mevarech", Sefer HaEshkol, Responsa Maharshag, Responsa Maharam Shik, Chazon Ish Ktavim
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