Kehos Publication Society

Name

Kehos Publication Society

Legal name

Kehot Publication Society

Website

https://store.kehotonline.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1942

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Book Publishing

NAICS

Book Publishers (513130), Book Retailers and News Dealers (45921), All Other Publishers (513199)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731)

akta.pro primary industry

Devotional & Prayer Publishing (Devotionals, Prayer Books, Meditation Guides) (MPAJAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Religious Reference & Study Tools Publishing (Commentaries, Concordances, Lexicons) (MPAJAHAL), Children’s Religious & Values-Based Publishing (MPAJAFAL), Religious & Spiritual Books Retail (CRALAAAE), Religious & Specialty Publishing Distribution (CRAOALAD)

Keywords

• Religious book publishing
• Jewish religious texts
• Chabad Lubavitch literature
• Prayer books siddurim
• Chasidic philosophy works

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Book Sales: One-time purchase model for physical books, e-books, and audiobooks. Individual titles range from $6.95 to over $1,700 for comprehensive sets. Volume discounts available for bulk purchases.

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Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kehot Publication Society publishes and distributes Chabad-Lubavitch Jewish religious texts — including Siddurim, Machzorim, Chumash, Tanya, Daily Wisdom, Daily Studies in Chitas, Gate of Trust, Lessons in Tanya, Torat Menachem, Igrot Kodesh, Sefer Hamaamorim, the Chasidic Heritage Series, children's tactile board books, and the Spice and Spirit kosher cookbook series — in hardcover, paperback, board book, e-book, and audiobook formats across multiple languages. The company sells directly to consumers globally through its online store at store.kehotonline.com, alongside a physical Kehot Book Store in Brooklyn, NY.

Product overview

Kehot Publication Society operates a comprehensive publishing and e-commerce platform (store.kehotonline.com) offering a wide portfolio of Chabad-Lubavitch Jewish religious texts and educational materials. The core product line centers on prayer books (siddurim and machzorim), Torah texts (chumashim), and foundational Chabad philosophical works including Tanya. The portfolio includes scholarly commentary series like Daily Wisdom (winner of the 2015 Benjamin Franklin Award), Daily Studies in Chitas, and Lessons in Tanya. Additional offerings span children's educational board books (A Touch and Feel series), kosher cookbooks (Spice and Spirit), audio/video media, and e-books. Products are available in Hebrew, English, and multiple foreign languages. The company publishes works by all seven Chabad Rebbes and distributes materials globally through its online store.

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Products and services

• Siddurim (Prayer Books) Hebrew and bilingual siddurim following Chabad Nusach Ari tradition, available in pocket, standard, medium, large, and Chazan editions with Tehillim sections and annotated versions for individual and communal Jewish prayer.
• Machzorim (Holiday Prayer Books) High holiday prayer books including Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and seasonal holiday editions in Hebrew and English for Chabad-Lubavitch holiday observance.
• Chumash (Torah) Torah chumashim with Rashi commentary, Targum translations, and Chabad-specific editions including the Kehot Chumash and Synagogue Edition for Torah study.
• Tanya The foundational Chabad philosophical text authored by Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, available in Hebrew-English bilingual editions and as part of the Lessons in Tanya commentary series; studied by tens of thousands globally.
• Daily Wisdom Three-volume set presenting daily inspirations on the weekly Torah portion from the Lubavitcher Rebbe's teachings, adapted by Rabbi Moshe Wisnefsky; available in multiple languages and sizes, and winner of the 2015 Benjamin Franklin Gold Award (content adapted from among 200 published volumes of the Rebbe's scholarly works).
• Daily Studies in Chitas (Chumash, Tanya, Hayom Yom) Single-volume comprehensive Jewish daily study combining Chumash with Rashi and Targum, Haftarot, Tehillim, Tanya, Hayom Yom, and Siddur with English annotations; co-published with Chayenu (Schottenstein Edition).
• Gate of Trust (Shaar HaBitachon) Edition of the classical work Chovot Halevavot (Duties of the Heart) by Rabbeinu Bachya ibn Pekuda, featuring Hebrew text with English/Spanish/Portuguese translations and Chasidic commentary; co-published with Chayenu.
• Lessons in Tanya Five-volume linear exposition and commentary on Tanya by Rabbi Yosef Wineberg, with translations by Rabbis Sholom and Levi Wineberg, reviewed by the Lubavitcher Rebbe.
• Torat Menachem Compilation of talks and Chasidic discourses by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, spanning multiple volumes covering various periods of his leadership (compiled by Lahak Hanochos).
• A Touch and Feel Board Book Series Children's tactile board books about Jewish holidays (Shabbat, Chanukah, Passover, High Holidays) with interactive textures, available in English, French, German, Spanish, and Portuguese.
• Spice and Spirit Cookbook Series Complete kosher Jewish cookbook series including the main edition and a dedicated Passover cookbook with practical guidelines interwoven with spiritual insights.
• Igrot Kodesh Collections of holy letters by the Lubavitcher Rebbe and previous Chabad Rebbes, documenting correspondence on spiritual and practical matters.
• Sefer Hamaamorim Collections of Chasidic discourses (maamorim) by the Chabad Rebbes, including Melukotim editions edited by the Lubavitcher Rebbe.
• Chasidic Heritage Series Series of books exploring Chasidic philosophy and teachings, including works like 'Four Worlds' presenting mystical teachings.
• E-Books Digital editions of selected Kehot publications available for electronic reading across the catalog.
• Audiobooks Audio versions of Chasidic works including niggunim (melodies) and biographical audio content.
• Multi-Media Products CDs, DVDs, and MP3s of Chasidic music (niggunim), lessons, lectures, and children's educational content distributed by Kehot.
• Kehot Publication Society Online Store (store.kehotonline.com) Direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront selling the full catalog of Chabad-Lubavitch Jewish religious books, prayer books, and educational materials with global shipping, account management, and bulk-order capabilities.
• Kehot Book Store (Physical Bookstore) Physical bookstore at 291 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY for in-person purchases of Chabad-Lubavitch books and religious texts (DBA "Kehot Book Store").

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Chabad House Publications of CaliforniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-publishing partnership for producing Daily Wisdom series. Chabad House Publications of California translates and adapts works for publication by Kehot.
• ChayenucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-publishing partnership for Daily Studies in Chitas (Schottenstein Edition) and Shaar HaBitachon (Gate of Trust) publications.
• Lahak HanochosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublisher credited for Toras Menachem volumes - compiler of the Rebbe's talks.

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Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Artscroll/Mesorah Publications: Largest Orthodox Jewish English-language publisher, producing siddurim, chumashim, Talmud, and rabbinic literature. Direct competitor in the Orthodox Jewish religious text market with overlapping product categories but broader denominational reach.
• Koren Publishers Jerusalem: Jerusalem-based publisher of Jewish prayer books, chumashim, and rabbinic texts with English translations and commentary. Direct competitor in the siddur and chumash market with international distribution.
• Feldheim Publishers: Long-established Orthodox Jewish publisher distributing English-language Jewish books, including siddurim, chumashim, and seforim. Competes directly with Kehot in the same retail and institutional channels.
• Maggid Books: Orthodox Jewish publisher of contemporary rabbinic works, Jewish thought, and Chasidic literature. Overlaps with Kehot in Chasidic content category and competes for institutional library budgets.
• Behrman House: Jewish educational publisher producing textbooks, siddurim, and curricular materials for schools and synagogues. Competes with Kehot in institutional Jewish education channels.

Broad incumbents

• Jewish Publication Society: Long-standing non-denominational Jewish publisher producing Bible translations, Jewish thought, and historical works. Broader Jewish publishing incumbent that overlaps with Kehot on Tanakh and Jewish thought titles.
• OU Press: Publishing arm of the Orthodox Union, producing Jewish thought, halacha, and rabbinic literature. Competes with Kehot in Orthodox Jewish publishing, though with broader Modern Orthodox and Centrist positioning.
• Yale University Press (Jewish Studies list): Academic press with a Jewish studies publishing program producing scholarly editions and translations of Jewish texts. Competes in the academic and reference category of religious Jewish publishing.

Emerging players

• Sefaria: Free digital library of Jewish texts including Chabad-specific works. Competes on accessibility and price (free) with Kehot's curated paid editions, particularly for younger, digitally native users.

Others

• Chabad.org: Official Chabad-Lubavitch digital content platform providing free texts, lessons, and multimedia. Functions as both a distribution channel for Kehot and a competitor for free content consumption.

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