Mehudar (Superior) Ari-Zal Mezuzah Scroll | 5-Inch (12 cm)
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The Mehudar (Superior) Ari-Zal Mezuzah Scroll is handwritten in Israel on genuine kosher klaf by a qualified sofer STaM. Written according to the Ari-Zal script tradition, this 5-Inch (12 cm) parchment is intended for customers whose family or community follows Ari-based Chassidic or Kabbalistic letter forms.
The scroll contains the complete passages of Shema and Vehaya im shamoa and is guaranteed to be 100% Kosher. Its mehudar designation reflects the care, consistency, spacing, letter formation, klaf, and overall presentation of the writing rather than a different level of basic kosher validity.
Ari-Zal ksav is associated with the teachings and tradition of Rabbi Yitzchak Luria, known as the Arizal. It should not automatically be treated as interchangeable with the distinctive Alter Rebbe script followed in Chabad communities.
Mehudar Ari-Zal Mezuzah Scroll Specs
- Product Type: Mehudar Kosher Mezuzah Scroll
- Quality Grade: Mehudar (Superior)
- Scroll Size: 5-Inch (12 cm)
- Exact Flat Parchment Measurements: 4 3/4" tall by 4 7/8" wide / 12.1 cm by 12.4 cm
- Origin: Handwritten in Israel
- Material: Genuine kosher klaf parchment
- Ink: Traditional black STaM ink
- Script Style: Ari-Zal / Ari ksav
- Minhag: Ari-based Chassidic and Kabbalistic traditions
- Text: Shema and Vehaya im shamoa
- Layout: Traditional 22 ruled lines
- Written By: Qualified Israeli sofer STaM
- Checking: Computer-checked and reviewed by an expert scribe at our workshop
- Kosher Status: Guaranteed 100% Kosher
- Case Fit: Fits mezuzah cases with an interior chamber rated for a 5-Inch or 12 cm scroll
- Case Included: No, mezuzah case sold separately
- Insertion Service: May be carefully rolled, protected, and inserted when purchased with a compatible case
- Care: Never fold, trim, crush, sharply crease, or force the parchment into a case
Mehudar Ari-Zal Ksav
Ksav (כְּתָב, script or writing) describes the traditional formation of the Hebrew letters. Ari-Zal letter forms reflect an established mystical and Chassidic writing tradition while preserving the same required Torah text found in other kosher mezuzah scrolls.
The differences among Ari-Zal, Beit Yosef, Vellish, and Alter Rebbe writing can be seen more clearly in our guide to mezuzah lettering styles.
Customers following Chabad minhag should generally select a scroll written in the Alter Rebbe tradition rather than assuming Ari-Zal and Chabad script are identical. Compatible Chabad options are organized with our Chabad mezuzah scrolls.
100% Kosher and Carefully Reviewed
The parchment is handwritten by a trained sofer STaM and then checked through both computer-assisted review and expert human examination. Every letter must remain properly formed, separate where required, correctly ordered, and written with appropriate ink on kosher klaf.
The term mehudar (מְהֻדָּר, enhanced or beautifully fulfilled) describes an elevated standard of workmanship and presentation. It does not imply that a less expensive scroll sold by Mezuzah Store is not fully kosher.
The reasons Jewish communities follow different script traditions are discussed in our guide to different types of mezuzah scrolls.
Case Compatibility and Proper Care
The flat parchment measures exactly 4 3/4 inches tall by 4 7/8 inches wide. It is grouped within the 5-Inch size class for simpler case matching.
Choose a mezuzah case specifically rated for a 5-Inch or 12 cm scroll. The klaf must never be folded, trimmed, crushed, pinched, or forced into a chamber that is too small.
When purchased with a compatible case, Mezuzah Store can carefully roll, protect, and insert the parchment. Customers comparing other sizes and traditions can review our complete selection of Kosher Mezuzah Scrolls.
The handwritten Jewish Door Scroll is the sacred component of the mezuzah, while the exterior case protects it and presents it on the doorway.
A Mezuzah brings blessings and protection to your home. In the Jewish tradition, it should be placed on almost every doorpost - including the front door, back door, and bedroom doors - serving as a constant reminder our obligations to God. Inside a Mezuzah is a scroll inscribed with two passages from the Torah, symbolizing the connection between God and the home. More than a tradition, the Mezuzah sanctifies each entrance, filling the home with holiness, peace and spiritual significance.
MezuzahStore.com ships to the USA and most other countries via USPS. Shipping rates vary depending on your location and the type of shipping service you choose. If you would like to know the exact shipping cost for your order, simply add the items to your cart and log in to your account. All of your shipping options and prices will be displayed. Free shipping is available on domestic orders over $100
Helpful Guide
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FAQ
Do your mezuzahs come with a scroll inside?
We sell the Mezuzah cover and the Mezuzah scroll separately. This is because some people already have scrolls which they purchased from their Rabbi or Synagogue. Others may already have a Mezuzah with a scroll and they just want to switch the Mezuzah cover to a different one to match their decor etc.
In order to make it easier for you, every product page has an option to add the proper sized Kosher scroll. If you choose this option, you will receive your Mezuzah with the scroll already wrapped in protective covering and inserted into your Mezuzah cover.
Who certifies your Mezuzahs?
All of our Mezuzahs are guaranteed to be 100% Kosher. They are hand written by expert scribes in Israel. They are then computer checked for textual errors. Finally they are checked by and expert scribe at our workshop in Los Angeles.
Currently there is no organization anywhere that certifies Mezuzahs as Kosher. But you can rest assured that our Mezuzahs are 100% Kosher. In fact we are the source of Mezuzahs for many Orthodox Rabbis as well as synagogues and Chabad Houses all over the country.
What makes a Mezuzah "Kosher"?
A Kosher Meuzah is handwritten on parchment by a scribe who is trained in the laws of writing a Mezuzah. A scroll which is reproduced by machine, or not written according to the laws of the Torah, is not Kosher. Read our "About Mezuzahs" page to learn more about Mezuzahs.
I am not religious. Can I get a Non-Kosher scroll?
At MezuzahStore.com we believe very much in the importance of having Kosher Mezuzahs on every door of your home. Although we don't judge someone who doesn't feel the need to have a Kosher Mezuzah, it would be wrong for us to sell something that we don't believe in. Therefore we only sell Kosher Mezuzah scrolls even though we lose a lot of sales to people who don't want to pay for the scroll.
Shipping
How long will it take for my order to arrive?
Once we receive your order, we will typically pack it and ship it on the same or the next business day as it is received. Occasionally, an item which you have ordered may be found to be out of stock. In this case we will call you immediately to find out if you would like to wait for the item to come in, choose a different item, or cancel your order.
Once you add an item to your cart, you will be shown a list of shipping options for your order. Next to each shipping option, you will see the estimated shipping time. Please keep in mind that it may take an extra one to two days in addition to the time displayed for the order to be packed and shipped.
If you choose an express shipping option, we will do everything possible to make sure that your order goes out at the soonest possible opportunity, so that you can receive it right away. If you need a guaranteed shipping time, or overnight shipping, please call us and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
Can you ship to a PO Box?
Yes. We ship all items through the United States Postal service, allowing us to ship to all PO Boxes.
I would like my order shipped by UPS or FedEx. Can you do that?
Currently, we do not ship via private carriers. We have found over time that USPS Priority or Express Mail is very cost effective.
For example, a 1lb box shipped via UPS ground to NY will typically take 5 days and cost around $9. The same box shipped via USPS Priority mail arrives in 2-3 days for only $6.25.
How do I know how much shipping will cost?
All domestic orders under 3 pounds qualify for free shipping. We also offer other shipping options for faster delivery or heavier packages or international shipments. As soon as you add items to your cart, you will see the shipping estimator. This will allow you to enter your postal code and see all of your shipping options based on what is in your cart.
Returns
If I don't like the item I order, can I return it for a refund?
Yes. We want you to be 100% happy with your purchase. If you don't like it for any reason, just ship it back to us with a note telling us that you would like a refund. We will refund your card for the full purchase amount (minus the shipping).
We would also appreciate if if you tell us in short why you are returning the item. That way we will know how to serve you better in the future.
What do I do of my item is defective or if it arrives damaged?
All of our items are packed and shipped by the staff at our store. They look every item over for defects before they ship it. They then pack it securely to make sure that it arrives in perfect condition. But, nevertheless, mistakes do happen from time to time, and if you item does arrive damaged just send it back to us for an exchange and a full refund. Also put a copy of your reciept for the shipping so that we can reimburse you for your shipping expenses.
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Mezuzahs bring blessing to your home. According to Jewish tradition, they should be on almost every door of your home. Besides the front door, the Mezuzah should also go on the back door, bedroom doors and many other doors of your home.
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Our Scrolls
The scroll is the heart and soul of the Mezuzah so it is very important that it be 100% Kosher.
All of our Mezuzah scrolls are handwritten by a certified Torah scribe on real calf-skin parchment. Each scroll is then scanned into a special computer program that checks it for mistakes. Finally each Mezuzah scroll is checked by our own in house Torah scribe to make sure that it is 100% Kosher.
