CHOFETZ CHAIM HERITAGE FOUNDATION

What CHOFETZ CHAIM HERITAGE FOUNDATION does

Chofetz Chaim Heritage Foundation is a non-profit educational foundation founded in 1989 and headquartered in Suffern, New York, operating publicly under the DBA "Power Of Speech" at powerofspeech.org. Its mission centers on producing and disseminating Jewish ethical content rooted in the teachings of the Chofetz Chaim, the 19th-century work on ethical speech. The foundation serves Jewish adults, women, children, and educators through a broad content catalog of 174 audio programs, 30 books, 23 DVD programs, 6 women-only DVDs, 22 posters, 27 accessories, and 12 tefilla enhancement products, supplemented by community-based learning programs such as a recurring annual Tisha B'Av cycle, interactive Zoom classes (e.g., "The Anxiety Antidote," "Heart of Chinuch"), and broadcast channels including WhatsApp.

The foundation's business model layers multiple revenue streams: one-time product sales via e-commerce, recurring donations and contributions from supporters, a sweepstakes-driven fundraising program at 100kgoral.org/cchf, and a recurring Tiferes Membership subscription priced at $79 per year. Content is delivered through digital downloads, physical media (DVDs, books, posters), and synchronous live Zoom instruction, enabling the foundation to address both digitally native and traditional-media-preferring households within the Jewish community. The 25-employee organization has accumulated more than three decades of branded intellectual property and continues to refresh its catalog annually without disclosed changes in leadership or operational scale.

Customer-facing operations span segmented programming for Jewish adults and Jewish women as primary audiences, with Jewish children and Jewish educators as secondary audiences. Beyond transactional commerce, the foundation invests in community engagement — WhatsApp broadcasts, live classes, and in-person programs — that creates multi-touch retention distinct from a pure storefront. There is no indication of global geographic expansion, proprietary technology platforms, or AI/ML-driven capabilities; operations are consistent with a mature, mission-driven educational non-profit executing consistent incremental product and channel development.

Name

CHOFETZ CHAIM HERITAGE FOUNDATION

Legal name

CHOFETZ CHAIM HERITAGE FOUNDATION

Website

https://powerofspeech.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Chofetz Chaim Heritage Foundation is a non-profit educational foundation producing and distributing Jewish ethical content on speech and character development for Jewish adults, women, children, and educators in North America via audio, books, DVDs, and live community programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Educational Media

NAICS

Book Retailers and News Dealers (45921)

SIC

Miscellaneous Publishing (2741)

akta.pro primary industry

Religious Education & Catechetical Publishing (Sunday School, Catechism, Study Guides) (MPAJAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sacred Texts & Scripture Publishing (Bibles, Qur’ans, Vedas, Torah, Sutras) (MPAJAHAA), Religious & Spiritual Books Retail (CRALAAAE)

Keywords

• Jewish educational media
• Religious audio programs
• Shmiras HaLoshon resources
• Torah-based publications
• Jewish ethics education

Headquarters

HQ city

Suffern

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sale of audio programs, books, DVDs, posters, accessories, and tefilah enhancement materials through e-commerce storefront. Products range from individual downloads to multi-volume series.
2. Donations and Contributions: Accepts one-time donations, pledge payments, and program-specific support (e.g., Aderaba donations). Sweepstakes program (100kgoral.org/cchf) for fundraising.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Chofetz Chaim Heritage Foundation sells Torah-based educational media products including audio programs (174 titles), books (30 titles), DVDs (23 titles plus 6 women-only titles), posters, accessories, and tefilah enhancements through its powerofspeech.org e-commerce storefront. Offerings center on Shmiras HaLoshon (guarding speech), emunah and bitachon, parenting, Shalom Bayis, and Jewish holiday preparation, with subscription-based live Zoom classes for women. Digital downloads complement physical shipment of CDs, USBs, DVDs, and printed materials.

Product overview

CHOFETZ CHAIM HERITAGE FOUNDATION operates an e-commerce platform (powerofspeech.org) selling Jewish educational media products across seven core categories: Audio Programs (174 products), Books (30 products), DVDs (23 products plus 6 women-only DVDs), Posters (22 products), Accessories (27 products), and Tefila Enhancements (12 products). The product portfolio centers on Shmiras HaLoshon (guarding speech) and general Jewish ethics, with complementary offerings in parenting, marriage (Shalom Bayis), emunah, bitachon, and holiday observance. The platform also offers subscription-style membership programs (Tiferes Membership) with live Zoom classes. Products are primarily digital downloads and physical media (CDs, USBs, DVDs) with multiple pricing tiers and options for various audiences (adults, children, women, educators).

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• Audio Programs Library of 174 audio lectures and shiurim covering Tisha B'Av, parenting, Shmiras HaLoshon, emunah, bitachon, relationships, and personal growth, available in download or CD format.
• Books Printed books including Sefer Chofetz Chaim translations, Linear Sefer Chofetz Chaim, Table Talk!, 40 Days of Caring, Live the Blessing, and Touched by His Blessing; 30 titles in the category.
• DVD Programs Educational DVDs including Diamonds in the Dust, The Challenge, Choices, Outbreak, The Lost Song, No Thanks (Acapella), Rebound, and The Great Exchange, with both children's and women's content; 23 titles in the category.
• Women Only DVDs Exclusive DVD programs designed specifically for women covering Shmiras HaLoshon topics; 6 products in the category.
• Posters Educational and inspirational posters including A Word Once Spoken, Amen Posters, Asher Yatzar, But It's True, and Chofetz Chaim Portraits, priced at $4.95 each with free downloads available; 22 products.
• Accessories Educational accessories including Teachers' Room Flip Chart, Loshon Hora Stopper, buttons, keychains, magnets, and table cards; 27 products priced $0.50-$30.00.
• Tefila Enhancements Prayer-related items including Shemoneh Esrei Booklet, Tefilah Al Hadibbur Poster, Tefilah L'Morah Sticker, Amen Yehei Shmei Rabba Bookmark and Card, and Shema Booklet/Sticker; 12 products.
• Tisha B'Av Programs Annual Tisha B'Av audio programs featuring speakers such as Rabbi Yissocher Frand, Rabbi Paysach Krohn, Rav Elya Brudny, and Rav Shmuel Kamenetzky, available as Downloads and USB for years 5782-5786.
• Siyum Sefer Chofetz Chaim Audio celebration of the completion of Sefer Chofetz Chaim featuring Harav Shmuel Kamenetsky, Harav Malkiel Kotler, Rav Ephraim Wachsman, and Rav Elya Brudny; available as download only.
• The Heart of Chinuch + Tiferes Membership Interactive 4-part live class on Zoom for women focusing on parenting skills, taught by Mrs. Sara Aliza Scheinberg, covering Love comes first, Setting An Example, The Art of Criticism, and Tehillim & Tears; priced at $79.00.
• The Anxiety Antidote - Interactive 4-Part Series Interactive 4-part audio series by Yocheved Davidowitz, LPC, INHC, focusing on emunah and bitachon to transform stress and anxiety, covering relearning emunah, health challenges, money concerns, and deepening relationships; taught live on Zoom.
• The Giving Tree Audio program by Mrs. Chaya Breindy Kenigsberg exploring the four aspects of personality that impact children most; available as CD or download.
• A Home In Harmony: Insights on Sholom Bayis Four shiurim by Mrs. Devorele Blau providing Torah-based insights into communicating effectively in marriage, re-energizing the marriage relationship, and appreciating one's spouse.

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Torah.org / Project Genesis: Orthodox Jewish educational non-profit providing Torah classes, articles, and email-based learning programs. Comparable as a non-profit delivering recurring Torah learning content via email/digital channels.

Direct peers

• Targum Press: Jewish book publisher producing sefarim, novels, and educational works for the Orthodox market. Directly comparable as a publisher of religious content distributed through Jewish retail and online channels.
• Feldheim Publishers: Major Jewish book publisher and retailer with a strong Orthodox catalog and direct-to-consumer e-commerce store. Closely comparable business model focused on Jewish religious books and educational content.
• ArtScroll / Mesorah Publications: Largest Orthodox Jewish English-language publisher of sefarim, books, and audio content. Directly comparable to CCHF as a publisher of religious books, audio shiurim, and educational materials for the Orthodox market.
• Kehot Publication Society: Chabad-Lubavitch publishing arm producing religious books, periodicals, and educational materials. Comparable as a non-profit publisher producing Jewish educational content distributed through owned e-commerce.

Emerging players

• Sefaria: Free digital library of Jewish texts and user-generated translations/commentary. Competes with CCHF for audience attention on Jewish learning content, though distributed free rather than via paid audio/books.
• Yeshiva University Torah Online (YU Torah): Free online archive of Torah lectures from Yeshiva University faculty. Competes for the same audio shiur audience as CCHF's 174 audio programs, distributed free rather than for purchase.

Broad incumbents

• Aish HaTorah: Large Jewish educational non-profit producing educational content, classes, and digital learning materials. Comparable as an Orthodox educational non-profit with similar mission to disseminate Jewish ethics and learning.
• Ohr Somayach International: Jewish educational organization producing Torah audio classes, publications, and digital learning content. Comparable as a non-profit producing Jewish educational audio content for similar Orthodox audiences.
• OU Press: Orthodox Union's publishing arm producing Jewish books, curricula, and educational content. Comparable as a large Orthodox non-profit publisher with a broader portfolio than CCHF's specialized Shmiras HaLoshon focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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