In the winter of 1984, while traveling through Israel with my daughter Lisa, we happened upon a small antique shop in the heart of the Old City of Jerusalem.  Despite the musty and dark appearance of this storefront, I felt an attraction to the objects featured inside.  I decided to take a careful look and found a treasure trove of menorahs, Jewish artifacts and ceremonial art objects.  I felt particularly drawn to the mezuzahs for their beauty.  The pricing was surprisingly affordable, and so I couldn’t help but purchase several.    

Once back home, I found myself drawn to examine and revisit these objects frequently, enjoying the unique beauty of each mezuzah and wondering about the origin of each item.  Clearly each mezuzah has a story behind it, both in terms of the talented artist responsible for its design and fabrication, along with those who owned the mezuzah and used it to practice their form of Judaism and worship.  It wasn’t long before my modest collection became an obsession of the heart, inspiring me to expand my collection and spend time researching and learning about these sacred items, many of which have been retained within families and passed down for generations.

Today, my collection consists of several thousand mezuzahs.  On this website, you will find approximately 135 of my most treasured examples, representing works that date from as early as the mid-1800s to the present day.   They have originated in places spanning the globe - from eastern Europe to the middle east and well beyond.  Several of them have been displayed in museums in Europe and the USA.

My ultimate dream is to find a museum where these treasured objects can be shared and enjoyed by others.