Original Mezuzah Scroll Made of Real Leather This card is Writing by Feather and was passed a test card.
Mezuzah scrolls are traditionally written by a trained scribe, using a quill feather to write the Hebrew letters on the parchment. This method of writing is known as "stam" writing, and is used not only for mezuzah scrolls, but also for Torah scrolls and tefillin (phylacteries). The scribe must use a specific type of ink, made from gallnuts and iron, and must write in a specific style and size to ensure the scroll is kosher and valid according to Jewish law. The writing process can take several hours, and the scribe must recite specific prayers before and after writing each letter. Once completed, the mezuzah scroll is placed inside a decorative case and affixed to the doorpost of a Jewish home or business.