Rabbi Benjamin Hotah Explains If One Can Sleep in a Room Without a Mezuzah

Rabbi Benjamin Hotah, a prominent halachic authority, presents a daily brief halacha segment on Kikar HaShabbat called "Halacha in 60 Seconds." In a recent episode, he addressed a common question regarding Jewish law during the Bein Hazmanim (interim vacation periods): if a person arrives at a hotel or guesthouse (zimmer) and discovers there is no mezuzah on the doorpost, is it permissible to sleep there?

Rabbi Hotah explains the halachic considerations surrounding the obligation of mezuzah and the permissibility of staying in such accommodations. The segment is part of a series that summarizes practical Jewish laws and customs in a concise and accessible format. The video is available for viewers seeking guidance on this issue.

This discussion is timely as many people travel during vacation periods and may encounter situations where mezuzot are absent. Rabbi Hotah's daily halacha corner also covers other relevant topics, such as blessings over food and drink in various circumstances. The segment aims to provide clear, authoritative answers to everyday halachic questions.