Royal House of Kanaani Established in New York to Carry Forward King Solomon’s Feline Legacy
Rabbi and Animal Chaplain Mikhail Salita honors rare Jerusalem-origin cats as “Heirs to King Solomon’s Feline Throne”
BROOKLYN, NY — A golden cat on an ancient king’s throne has inspired a new promise of care for a rare breed from Jerusalem. Rabbi and Animal Chaplain Mikhail Salita has announced the establishment of the Royal House of Kanaani, a cultural and preservation initiative proclaiming Kanaani cats “Heirs to King Solomon’s Feline Throne.”
The initiative is led by the World Kanaani Organization, affiliated with the Brooklyn-based Salita Foundation. It brings together Jewish tradition, the breed’s Jerusalem heritage, and a commitment to helping these cats survive for future generations.
The Kanaani breed was developed in Jerusalem by artist and Holocaust survivor Doris Polla...
