About Us

Dedicated to the memory of my father, Efraim ben Avram (Fred Hoffman)ז"ל , my mentor Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan זצ"ל , and my Rebbe, Menachem Mendel Schneerson זצ"ל .

The internet reinvigorated my learning of Chumash with my “attendance” of shiurim from around the world.  However, material was widespread and not easily located. Further, I have found relatively little visual materials for young children and adults to understand and relate to the world of Torah.

Therefore, I have gathered items from around the net and created many visual aides to assist the English-speaking Jews of all ages to relate to our heritage of the Torah and the weekly portions called Parsha.

Torah Fun  –  a collection of various items from across the web in one place.  Separate selection for each Parsha of the week, usually including: Questions on the Parsha, Thoughts from the Rebbe, jokes, riddles, cartoons, Medrosh, What the Rebbe says, Parsha Selections of Thoughts, Word Search, etc.  Aimed for ages 8 through adult

Parsha Word Search – Original and creative word finds with words from the Parsha and a unique bonus question; ages 5 and up

Parsha Sudoku – Original and creative puzzles using words from the Parsha as an exciting twist to the popular Sudoku game. Two puzzles are provided for each Parsha, one for beginners and one for more advanced players;  ages 7 and up

Parsha Aides – Original and creative visual displays of various concepts from each Parsha (using charts, graphs, tables, etc.) Aimed for years 8 through adult

Parsha Math – Original and creative sheets displaying math within the Parsha. Each parsha has a puzzle solved using the numerical values of letters of words from the Parsha.  Another set of puzzles displays various math concepts from the Parsha. Aimed for 10 years and up

Selections from Rabbi Baruch Epstein – Original selections of thoughts from works of this outstanding scholar from the early 20th century.  These selections display the interrelationship between the Oral and the Written Torah.  Aimed for adults

Animals, Plants and Places in the Torah – Collection of items from across the internet of materials about the animals, plants, and places mentioned in each Parsha. Aimed for ages 9 through adult.

Lekutei Sichos – Original overview and abstract arranged by Parsha from the published seforim of the collected talks of the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson of Lubavitch.  Meant as a quick review by those that have learned these talks, and as an introduction to those interested in the Rebbe’s original views of the Parsha

General topics of Judaism:

Holidays – Collection of materials from around the internet on various holidays.  Some are for children and some are for adults

Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan – collection of his articles and a biography

Issues in Practical Halacha – original presentations of practical issues in halacha

Aides to Chassidus, Gemara, Nach – original visual aides to understanding concepts in various sections of Torah

Jewish Humor – collection of humor items from around the internet

Inspiration – collection of inspiration items, stories, sayings etc., from around the internet

Wedding materials – collection of items (a few original) from the internet on the subject of Jewish marriage

Chodesh – collection from across the internet and original ideas on the themes of patterns in time according to Judaism. Includes simplified explanations of various systems, together with visual presentations and problems to be solved to gain an understanding and appreciation of the systems that operate within halacha

Jewish History – collection of interesting items from the internet