The Law of Mezuzahs Found in Genizah
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Question
Found mezuzahs in genizah, rolled up, which seem to have been previously affixed in a house, and they are kosher. Can they be used?
Answer
No, because they might not be in the correct order and there are other defects that are not apparent.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 1, Orach Chaim, Siman 39
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