For centuries, Jews have dreamed of scribing sacred texts on the hides of giraffes—the world’s largest kosher animal. Through a combination of Mizrahi material traditions, modern technology, and meticulous hand processing, the Kedusha Project has made that long-imagined possibility a reality!
Our giraffe hide was ethically acquired, with care for both animals and the environment. Zemer the giraffe was the largest male in an overpopulated herd in Limpopo Province, South Africa. He was humanely culled by local wildlife authorities as part of population-health management, and proceeds from the sale of his hide supported local conservation efforts.
Please note: due to limitations of the production method, these mezuzot are scribed on what is commonly called klaf me’upatz, a parchment that is highly prized but notoriously challenging to write on. The result is best described as ugly but kosher (under the supervision of Rabbi Juan Mejia). Due to the thickness of this light-brown klaf, mezuzot tend to run large, roughly 6". These are too large for most mezuzah cases, so you might take a look at our cases as well.
These mezuzot are written by commission. Please allow 1-2 weeks for scribing.
For centuries, Jews have dreamed of scribing sacred texts on the hides of giraffes—the world’s largest kosher animal. Through a combination of Mizrahi material traditions, modern technology, and meticulous hand processing, the Kedusha Project has made that long-imagined possibility a reality!
Our giraffe hide was ethically acquired, with care for both animals and the environment. Zemer the giraffe was the largest male in an overpopulated herd in Limpopo Province, South Africa. He was humanely culled by local wildlife authorities as part of population-health management, and proceeds from the sale of his hide supported local conservation efforts.
Please note: due to limitations of the production method, these mezuzot are scribed on what is commonly called klaf me’upatz, a parchment that is highly prized but notoriously challenging to write on. The result is best described as ugly but kosher (under the supervision of Rabbi Juan Mejia). Due to the thickness of this light-brown klaf, mezuzot tend to run large, roughly 6". These are too large for most mezuzah cases, so you might take a look at our cases as well.
These mezuzot are written by commission. Please allow 1-2 weeks for scribing.
