What ArtScroll Publishes
ArtScroll, formally Mesorah Publications, was founded in 1976 and has since built the most extensive library of English-language Jewish publishing in the world, covering Torah seforim, prayer books, Talmud, and a broad range of English books spanning biography, fiction, history, children's literature, self-help, parenting, and practical halacha. The English book imprint sits alongside the seforim catalog and shares the same commitment to Torah-true content and production quality that has made ArtScroll the most trusted name in Orthodox Jewish publishing across the English-speaking world.
ArtScroll Biographies
ArtScroll biographies of gedolim, tzaddikim, and significant Jewish figures are among the most widely read and gifted Jewish books published in English, combining well-researched historical content with an inspiring narrative style that makes these works genuinely enjoyable to read rather than simply informative. Titles covering the lives of major Torah personalities from across the spectrum of Ashkenazi Jewish life, Lithuanian roshei yeshiva, Chassidic rebbes, and Holocaust-era figures, have become the standard biographical references for the English-speaking Orthodox world. Browse our biographies collection for the full range of ArtScroll and other Jewish biography titles.
ArtScroll Fiction and Novels
ArtScroll publishes a growing list of Jewish fiction, including historical novels, family dramas, and contemporary stories written specifically for a frum readership, all reviewed and published within the Torah values framework that the ArtScroll name guarantees. These novels are among the most popular leisure reading choices in the Orthodox world, widely read during Shabbos afternoons, Bein HaZmanim, and the summer months, and frequently gifted as thoughtful presents for any occasion calling for an enjoyable and appropriate English read. Browse our Jewish novels collection for the full range of ArtScroll and other frum fiction titles.
ArtScroll History and Jewish Identity
History and Jewish identity books from ArtScroll cover the full sweep of Jewish history from the Biblical period through the Holocaust, the founding of the State of Israel, and the rebuilding of Torah communities in America and Israel in the postwar decades. These works bring serious historical scholarship within a Torah framework to English readers who want genuine depth in Jewish history alongside the narrative engagement of well-written popular history. Browse our Jewish history collection for ArtScroll and other Jewish history titles.
ArtScroll Children's Books
ArtScroll children's titles span picture books, early readers, and middle-grade chapter books, all written and illustrated with a frum readership in mind and free of the content concerns that make most mainstream children's publishing unsuitable for an Orthodox household. The Middos series, the Shabbos House series, and other recurring ArtScroll children's imprints have become beloved annual additions to many families' home libraries, building a child's connection to Torah values and Jewish themes through genuinely engaging stories and artwork. Browse our kids books collection for the full range of ArtScroll and other Jewish children's titles.
ArtScroll Practical Halacha Books
ArtScroll's English halacha guides, covering topics from daily brachos and Shabbos observance through kashrus, family purity, and life cycle halacha, make practical Jewish law accessible to English readers who find the Hebrew Shulchan Aruch difficult to navigate independently. These works are particularly valued by baalei teshuva, by families where English is the primary language of Torah conversation, and by anyone who wants a clear, authoritative English-language reference for the halachos they encounter in daily life. Browse our general halacha seforim collection for the full range of halacha resources in English and Hebrew.
Choosing the Right ArtScroll Book
ArtScroll's English books vary considerably in tone, depth, and target audience, from picture books for toddlers through scholarly English translations with extensive footnotes for serious adult learners. Consider the recipient's age, reading level, and primary area of interest when selecting a title. ArtScroll biographies are the most universally appreciated gift across ages and backgrounds, since they combine genuine inspiration with an accessible, narrative-driven reading experience that works for almost any English-fluent Jewish reader regardless of their learning level.
ArtScroll Books as Gifts
An ArtScroll book is one of the most reliably well-received Jewish gifts available, since the name itself signals quality and Torah-appropriate content that removes any uncertainty about the gift's suitability for a frum home. A recent biography of a major gadol, a novel recommended by someone who has read it, or a children's book matched to a child's specific age and reading level, all make genuinely appreciated gifts for virtually any Jewish occasion. Browse our full bar mitzvah gifts collection for more meaningful book and Judaica gift ideas.
Shop More ArtScroll and Jewish Books at Eichlers
Eichlers carries the complete ArtScroll English book catalog alongside a broad selection of titles from other major Jewish publishers. Browse by genre to find the right title for any reader.
- Biographies, inspiring true life stories of gedolim, tzaddikim, and Jewish leaders
- Jewish novels, full-length frum fiction across historical, family, and mystery genres
- Jewish history, books covering Jewish history from ancient times through the modern era
- Kids books, picture books, early readers, and chapter books for every stage of childhood
- General halacha seforim, practical English and Hebrew books covering daily Jewish law
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ArtScroll?
ArtScroll, formally Mesorah Publications, is the leading Orthodox Jewish publisher in the English-speaking world, founded in 1976 and responsible for the Schottenstein Talmud, the Stone Edition Tanach, and an extensive library of English books spanning biography, fiction, history, children's literature, and halacha guides.
Are ArtScroll books appropriate for a frum home?
Yes. All ArtScroll books are reviewed and published within a Torah values framework, making them suitable for Orthodox households without the content concerns that accompany most mainstream English publishing.
What is the best ArtScroll biography to start with?
This depends on your interests and background. Biographies of major twentieth-century figures like Rav Moshe Feinstein, Rav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach, or the Chofetz Chaim are among the most widely read and are excellent entry points into ArtScroll's biographical library. Browse our biographies collection for the full range.
Does ArtScroll publish children's books?
Yes. ArtScroll's children's imprint covers picture books through middle-grade chapter books, all written with a frum readership in mind and free of content concerns. Browse our kids books collection for ArtScroll and other Jewish children's titles.
Is an ArtScroll book a good bar mitzvah gift?
Yes. A biography of a gadol the bar mitzvah boy admires, or a novel suited to his reading level and interests, is a thoughtful and reliably appropriate gift. Browse our bar mitzvah gifts collection for more ideas.
Where can I find ArtScroll seforim rather than English books?
ArtScroll seforim including the Schottenstein Talmud, Stone Edition Chumash, and full siddur and machzor line are available throughout the Eichlers seforim catalog. Browse our general halacha seforim collection and biographies collection as starting points.