Publishing a Torah Sefer, from Manuscript to Print
A work written over years of toil, manuscripts left by a grandfather, or an old sefer long out of print: at Machon Totzaot we accompany the sefer the whole way, until it lies on the table proofread, printed and beautifully bound. More than 25 years, 938 seforim published, and over 80 new titles every year.
Free first consultation, no obligation
Who It Is For
- An author who has finished writing, or is still writing and wants to know what is needed.
- A family wishing to publish the writings of a father or grandfather, as a remembrance or in honor of a simcha.
- An institution, yeshiva or kehilla: the Rav's Torah, or a kovetz of the yeshiva.
- Anyone wishing to reprint an old sefer in a new, clear and handsome edition.
What Your Sefer Goes Through
- Typing from manuscript, or smart scanning of an existing sefer: 99.9% accuracy within 48 hours.
- Checking against the source, several times.
- Editing and proofreading by talmidei chachamim: language, punctuation, source references, notes and nikud, as needed.
- Typesetting and design suited to the character of the sefer, and cover design.
- Printing: together we choose the binding, paper and quantity, and you receive a printed, bound sefer.
- Distribution: ISBN, bookstores and distributors.
You can order the entire process, or a single stage.
Why Machon Totzaot
- Some fifty talmidei chachamim and professionals. Every sefer passes through several pairs of hands, with reverence and care.
- Personal guidance from the first conversation to the finished sefer, for every sefer, large or small.
- Confidentiality and reliability.
- Service in English, Yiddish and Hebrew, for clients in the United States and around the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost?
The price depends on the size of the sefer, the condition of the source, nikud, and the stages you need. First we advise you, with no obligation, and then you receive a written quote.
How long does it take?
The timeline is set in the quote, according to the scope of the work.
All I have is handwritten notebooks. Is that enough?
That is exactly where we begin. Tell us how many pages there are and what condition they are in, and we will tell you what is needed.
We will be glad to advise you
Tell us about your sefer, and we will advise you on what suits it.
Free first consultation, no obligation