What is being described as “the world’s largest mezuzah” was affixed at the upper entrance to the Kosel Plaza by Kosel Rav Shmuel Rabinowitz and Mr. Flatto Sharon. It is one of 3 mezuzos designed by famed artist Salvador Dali.
Rav Rabinowitz explains that in addition to the obligation to affix a mezuzah on the gate leading to the Kosel, this special large mezuzah will also remind visitors of the need to accept the Yoke of Torah and Mitzvos.
Sharon cited the significance of the Kosel, which brings millions of visitors annually, adding “I hope with all my heart that the world’s largest mezuzah will bring a שנה טובה for us all”.
The bronze mezuzah case is 1.4 meters long, 25 centimeters wide, and weighs an amazing 40kg. The actual klaf is 60 centimeters long, written by Rav Zalman Michshevili (מיכשוילי) and it was checked by the Kosel Sofer Rav Yisrael Gotleib.
(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)
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6 Responses
It’s not even close to being the world’s largest mezuzah. Nor is the one at NTBG. The world’s largest mezuzah is 94×76 cm. http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/records-3000/largest-mezuzah/
Accepting the YOKE of Torah is to hitch us to Hashem’s guidance. Otherwise you are just a bad egg.
What signifigance does a large Mezuzah have?
#1 – good point. In today’s internet age anyone can claim anything they want and proclaim it to the word. OTOH anyone can easily research and debunk the phony claims.
Revised article – ‘A very large mezuzah … possibly the largest one ever placed at that location!’
“It is one of 3 mezuzos designed by famed artist Salvador Dali.”
– I am going to venture a guess that he only designed the case, not the Klaf?
I myself, would like to accept the YOKE of torah, as my cholesterol is too high for the consumption of yolks.
Milhouse,
The article is about the case, which is in fact the largest mezuza case known. Dali didn’t design any mezuzos, only cases.