Place to hang a mezuzah

I believe the answer is:

jamb

(Other definitions for jamb that I've seen before include "Door, window side post" , "Doorpost" , "part of doorway?" , "Side of door frame" , "Side post of a doorway" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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