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Otzar HaHochma
Otzar HaHochma's digital library contains Jewish books, including religious, research, and Hebrew-language works.
About Otzar HaHochma
Otzar HaHochma is a digital library for Jewish books. According to its homepage, it holds 156,000 titles, presented as page-by-page scans that keep the original printed layout. The collection is offered online and for use on a personal computer, with version 18.0 also described as available on hard disk.
The library covers Tanakh, Hasidic works, Kabbalah, prayer books including siddurim and machzorim, as well as books on ethics, Jewish thought, research, and other Hebrew-language works. Users can browse and read the scanned books through a computer, iPhone, and Macintosh computers, with options described for online reading and download.
It suits readers of Hebrew and Jewish texts, including students, teachers, and researchers who need access to religious and research literature in digital form.
Key features
- Collection of 156,000 Jewish books in digital form
- Page-by-page scans preserving original layout
- Includes Tanakh, Kabbalah, and Hasidic works
- Includes siddurim, machzorim, ethics, and research books
- Read online or via download options
- Access on computer, iPhone, and Macintosh
Best for: Readers, students, and researchers who need digital access to Jewish religious, research, and Hebrew-language books.
Good for
- 156,000 titles listed in one library
- Broad coverage of Jewish religious topics
- Original page images aid study and citation
- Available on web and iOS
Otzar HaHochma at a glance
- Website
- otzar.org
- Category
- Research & Data › Open Data & Datasets
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- iOS, Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Otzar HaHochma FAQ
What is Otzar HaHochma?
Otzar HaHochma is a digital library of Jewish books, including religious, research, and Hebrew-language works. It provides scanned books for reading online and on personal devices.
How many books does Otzar HaHochma include?
Its homepage lists 156,000 Jewish books and holy books in the collection.
What devices can I use to read Otzar HaHochma?
The site states books can be viewed on a computer, iPhone, and Macintosh computers.
What subjects are covered?
Listed subjects include Tanakh, Hasidism, Kabbalah, prayer books, ethics, Jewish thought, and research works.
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