As a 120 year old non-profit who also happens to be a book publisher (that also happens to publish JEWISH books,) we have had some interesting ups and downs. Not only do we subscribe to the publishing industry, but we are also in the cannon of a Jewish Non-Profit.

This identity crisis is what makes us strong.

We are forced to stay ahead of the curve (or at least with it!) and look to the future if we plan on existing for at least another 120 years.

On the one hand, we exist to publish the books that need to be published. We perpetuate Jewish scholarship and learning– often at a loss. We exist to sustain Jewish education and culture. We exist to give books to communities in need. We exist to publish books that wouldn’t otherwise be published. And it feels great.

On the other hand we are a book publisher. A business. We sell to sustain ourselves. We follow the trends and the ups and downs that the book publishing industry incurs. We live with the times; first using a printing press, then onto digital printing, and now online. What a world!

We are glad that you have found us. Your support means that we will continue to exist for years to come. We hope to provide you with some good Jewish knowledge; strengthening your scholarship, your soul, and your community.

Alx Block