You want to love Torah — to feel it come alive, to see connections you never noticed, to walk away from study feeling like you just glimpsed something extraordinary. But so much Torah content either oversimplifies or assumes decades of yeshiva training. Aleph Beta bridges that gap with a library of 1,200+ beautifully animated videos, podcasts, deep-dive courses, and printable guides that are both intellectually rigorous and genuinely accessible.^1
At the heart of Aleph Beta is a methodology pioneered by Rabbi David Fohrman: close reading of the Biblical text through patterns, intertextual links, chiastic structures, and what Fohrman calls "lullaby effects" — the obvious questions we've learned to stop asking about familiar stories. The result is Torah learning that feels less like a lecture and more like a detective story, where each textual clue leads to revelations that reshape how you understand God, mitzvot, and your own life. Topics span the weekly parsha, Jewish holidays, prayer, Tanakh narratives, big philosophical questions, and personal growth — with new content released weekly.^2
The mobile apps unify video, podcast, and lecture playback into a single player, with smarter search, smoother captions and picture-in-picture, a redesigned sign-up and subscription experience, and free previews of every video so you can explore before subscribing.^3
Founded by Rabbi David Fohrman — a former senior editor on the ArtScroll Talmud Project who also taught Biblical themes at Johns Hopkins University — Aleph Beta operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit under The Hoffberger Institute for Text Study. CEO Immanuel Shalev, a Fordham Law graduate and former Maccabeats director who produced the viral "Candlelight" video (16M+ views) and later served as executive producer and brand consultant for actress Mayim Bialik's digital channels, leads operations alongside a team of scholars, animators, editors, and producers.^2
Why Users Love Aleph Beta:
"Since studying with Rabbi Foreman and his Torah scholars at Alef Beta, my understanding of Torah has increased exponentially. I am closer to HaShem every time I study Torah with Alef Beta. It helps me see behind the veil."^3
"I'm a Christian, but I've been wanting to dive deeper into the Old Testament. This app has been uplifting, it's strengthened my faith, given me a greater understanding of God."^3
"This app has been instrumental in my growth and knowledge into Judaism. I love doing the premium subscription — it's worth every single dime."^3
More than 70,000 users regularly visit Aleph Beta's website and app, and students in over 200 schools engage with its content in the classroom.^4
Platforms: iOS, Android, Web Pricing: Freemium (free trial; monthly or annual subscription; always free for those who can't afford it)
