The World's Largest Kosher Mezuzah Now Stands on Route 130 in New Jersey

On June 13, 2025, a mezuzah unlike any other was affixed at the entrance of Chabad of South Brunswick's newly-built center on Route 130 in New Jersey. At 2 meters — 6.5 feet tall — it is the largest documented kosher mezuzah in the world, surpassing the well-known mezuzahs at Ben-Gurion Airport and the Western Wall.

The full story was reported by Chabad.org.

How the Children of a New Jersey Chabad Couple Commissioned the World's Largest Kosher Mezuzah

The mezuzah was commissioned by the children of Rabbi Levi and Goldie Azimov, who direct the center, to mark the occasion of their community's new building. It was written by a scribe in Israel and measures two full meters (about 6.5 feet) in height.

The idea began with a conversation. "My parents are building a Chabad House, so I wanted something big, something special," said Mendel Azimov. "I was in the UAE and saw a sofer writing a large mezuzah for someone else — nothing this big — and I asked him, 'What's the biggest you could do?'"

The challenge was finding the right parchment. The klaf must be made from a single, unblemished section of hide — smooth, sturdy and suitable for sacred use. Locating a hide large and flawless enough for a scroll of this size is exceptionally difficult, making the project all the more unique. The scale of the project presented its own challenges. The klaf must be made from a single, unblemished section of hide — smooth, sturdy, and suitable for sacred use. Locating a hide large and flawless enough for a scroll of this size is exceptionally rare, making the finished product all the more remarkable.

Remarkably, the scroll arrived in the United States on one of the last inbound flights from Israel just before the outbreak of the war with Iran.

While its size makes it impossible to miss, the mezuzah is not simply decorative. It was written in full accordance with Jewish law and is enclosed in a protective case at the building's entrance. The case itself was handcrafted from rich mahogany wood, custom-made by a private commission in New York City to reflect the beauty and dignity of the sacred scroll it protects.

The installation also launched something practical. From now until Rosh Hashanah, the community will offer assistance to anyone in need of kosher mezuzahs for their home, with many provided at minimal cost. The program will also help facilitate home visits to inspect them and ensure they are properly affixed and kosher.

What the Mezuzah Has Always Declared — at Any Size

A mezuzah contains the words of the Shema — the declaration of Hashem's unity and the commandment to inscribe His words on the doorposts of your home and your gates. The letters on the back of the scroll — shin, dalet, yud — spell one of Hashem's names, Sha-dai, and are understood as an acronym for Shomer daltot Yisrael: Guardian of Jewish doors.

As Azimov put it: "This is how we prepare for a better and safer year for the entire Jewish people."

At 6.5 feet, the mezuzah on Route 130 is impossible to miss. But what it says is the same thing every mezuzah says, on every doorpost, at any size.

What Goes Inside Still Matters Most

The world's largest kosher mezuzah required two scribes, a custom bamboo quill, and a single unblemished piece of parchment sourced from Israel. Its scale demanded extraordinary attention to halachic detail. The same principle applies to every mezuzah — the scroll inside must be written by a certified sofer on proper klaf and carefully checked before it is affixed.

Kosher Mezuzah offers scrolls written by certified soferim, double-checked by expert magihim, and backed by OU endorsement — with every scroll fully traceable through a unique QR code. Whether the doorpost is six inches or six feet, the mitzvah rests on what is written inside.

A Record-Breaking Mezuzah and a Community-Wide Campaign

Rabbi Levi and Goldie Azimov founded Chabad of South Brunswick 23 years ago, opening the first synagogue in the township. Since then, the community has steadily grown — now home to a daily minyan, a Hebrew school and a vibrant CTeen chapter. Chabad The world's largest mezuzah now stands at their new building's entrance, drawing visitors and attention along one of New Jersey's busiest roads.

It is a landmark. It is a statement. And it is, first and foremost, a mezuzah.

Inspired to check your own? Kosher Mezuzah makes it simple to ensure every scroll in your home is halachically valid — written by certified soferim, double-checked, and OU-endorsed. Find your kosher mezuzah scroll here.

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