About

Al Benoliel, known as the “Mezuzah Man”, is a descendent on his Father’s side, of prominent Sephardic Jews from Morocco, Gibraltar & England, and on his Mother’s side, Maimonides. His uncle, Rabbi Solomon Maimon, led the Sephardic Bikur Holim Congregation for more than 40 years, and the family has a strong presence in Jewish history.

Al grew up in the Pacific Northwest, immersed in the Seattle Sephardic Jewish community. After retiring from a successful career in business, Al began to study woodworking under Europetrained master woodcarver, Jan Zoltowski. He began using different species of exotic woods, searching out some of the more interesting ones to craft into mezuzot, (the box that Jews affix to their doorposts which contains the Shema, “Hear O Israel” scroll). Each stunning mezuzah is handmade and a one of a kind design, signed by the artist.

Al’s mezuzot have been featured at various art exhibitions throughout the United States and are sold at art galleries and Judaica stores in Seattle and New York. Al can also be commissioned for specially designed pieces to fit anyone’s décor or interest. Feel free to contact Al for more information regarding his mezuzzot.