named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Chabad Plush Book
Interactive plush book with Chabad-themed images such as 770, the Rebbe's Torah, and Mitzvah Tank, used to teach children about Chabad institutions and values
Children’s Negel Vasser Set
Provides a child-sized bowl and wash cup set designed for ritual handwashing, promoting religious practice among young children ages 3–6
Kosher Animal Plush Book
Soft, plush educational book featuring kosher animals, designed for young children to engage with Jewish dietary laws in an interactive way
activities · 1 group
What they do
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Jewish Textual and Educational Publishing 3 activities
- Production of children's plush books with Jewish themesCreates and distributes soft plush-format books for children featuring kosher animals and Chabad-themed imagery such as 770 and the Rebbe's Torah to engage young learners in Jewish education.
- Publication of Chassidic and Jewish educational booksProduces and publishes hardcover books offering Chassidic insights, historical memoirs, and children's educational materials rooted in Chabad tradition, including titles such as "The Chassidishe Parshah," "Siberia!," and memoirs of life under Soviet rule.
- Publication of annotated editions of Maimonides' Mishneh TorahProduces and distributes large and medium-sized annotated editions of Maimonides' Mishneh Torah, incorporating commentary from approximately 70 commentators on Maimonides, Talmud, Tur, Shulchan Aruch, and responsa literature, along with source citations, analytical insights, and practical halachic rulings.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$142K
Contributions & grants$4K3%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$138K
expenses
Total expenses$63K
Program expenses70%
Admin / overhead30%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$19K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$273K
Cash$248K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$273K
Liquid reserves47.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +60.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menachem Weiss | Director, CEO | 25 | $19K |
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- Chabad Network — Published the book "Chassidic Light In The Soviet Darkness" under the Chabad imprint.
- Chazak Partner — BSD Publishers Society Inc. distributes books published by Chazak, including "Te'imah LaShabbos ~ טעימה לשבת" and "Habayis Hayehudi ~ הבית היהודי."
- Malchus Haketer Partner — BSD Publishers Society Inc. distributes books published by Malchus Haketer, including "Choshvim ~ חשבים על עוד אחד" and "Hanistarot #1."
- Orot Partner — BSD Publishers Society Inc. distributes books published by Orot, including titles such as "Operation Rising Lion" and "In The Nick of Time."
- The Groner Family Partner — Co-publisher of the book "Hamazkir Vol 1," providing content and collaboration in the publication process.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Integrated Commentary for Enhanced Religious Learningmethodology: integrated_commentaryBy synthesizing insights from classical Jewish commentators into a unified, accessible format, BSD PUBLISHERS SOCIETY INC enhances understanding of complex religious texts like Maimonides' Mishneh Torah, because learners engage more deeply when difficult material is clarified through curated scholarly consensus.
- Preservation of Firsthand Testimony to Sustain Spiritual Traditionmethodology: preservation_of_firsthand_testimonyBy publishing first-hand historical and spiritual accounts in an accessible style, the organization preserves Chabad-Lubavitch traditions and intimate insights from the Rebbe's inner circle, because lived experience fosters deeper spiritual connection and continuity across generations.