About Marbeh Chaim — History, Activities & Goals
About Marbeh Chaim
מרבה חיים

History, Activities
& Goals

A Torah education and charitable organization dedicated to publishing sacred works, spreading Jewish knowledge, and supporting families — across America and Israel since 1989.

Founded 1989 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Torah Publishing Charitable Aid
1989Founded
35+Years Active
250+Torah Lectures
2Countries
Our Full Story

35 Years ofMarbeh Chaim

Marbeh Chaim was founded in Chicago, Illinois in 1989 with a singular mission: to advance Torah education and provide direct charitable support to Jewish families — especially those working to give their children a proper Jewish education.

In 1991 the organization earned official IRS recognition as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and relocated to New York City. By 1998 it had established its permanent home in North Miami Beach, Florida, where it continues to grow its publishing, educational, and charitable work across America and Israel.

Today the audio library spans over 250 complete Torah lectures on the Five Books of Moses, Tehillim, and more — with new recordings added every month. Six full hardcover Hebrew Sefarim have been published and distributed freely, at no cost, to Jewish homes worldwide.

Organization Marbeh Chaim Inc. 501(c)(3)  ·  Tax ID #11-3060935
Key Milestones
1989
Chicago, IL
Founded

Established as a Torah education and charitable community dedicated to supporting Jewish families and children.

1991
New York, NY
IRS 501(c)(3) Certified

Officially recognized as a charitable nonprofit under Tax ID #11-3060935, enabling formal donations and institutional support.

1998
North Miami Beach, FL
Permanent Headquarters

Moved to Florida permanently — the base from which all publishing, shiurim, and charitable activities now operate.

2002
Major Milestones
$36K Grant & Memorial Fund

Awarded a $36,000 grant to Toras Chaim H.S. and established the Ruth Homnick Memorial Tutorial Assistance Fund.

Now
Present Day
250+ Lectures · 6+ Sefarim

Still growing — distributing Torah freely to Jewish homes across America and Israel every single month.

Three Pillars

What We Do

The three core missions that define Marbeh Chaim since 1989

01
ס
Torah Publishing

Full-length hardcover Sefarim on Halacha, Machshava, Moadim, and Jewish thought — distributed in large quantities across the USA and Israel, each bearing the trademark Marbeh name.

02
ש
Torah Education

Over 250 audio lectures spanning the Five Books of Moses, Tehillim of King David, and beyond — three to four new recordings added monthly, each a complete 45–60 minute shiur for Jews of every level.

03
צ
Charitable Aid

Direct grants to Jewish schools — including $36,000 to Toras Chaim High School — and the Ruth Homnick Memorial Tutorial Fund, providing targeted tutor assistance to academically struggling children.

Published Works

The Marbeh Sefarim Series

Full-length Torah works — distributed freely across USA and Israel

Vol. I
מרבה חיים
Marbeh Chaim
Jewish laws of Kosher food · 210 pp
Vol. II
מרבה בשמחה
Marbeh Besimcha
Laws of Purim · 203 pp
Vol. III
מרבה להפליא
Marbeh Lehafli
Laws of verbal commitments · 178 pp
Vol. IV
מרבה לספר
Marbeh Lesaper I
Passover laws & theology · 326 pp
Vol. V
מרבה לספר ב׳
Marbeh Lesaper II
Passover laws cont. · 438 pp
Vol. VI
מרבה אמונה
Marbeh Emunah
Laws against idolatry · 171 pp
English
Summer Parsha Companion
Reflections on Numbers & Deuteronomy
Paperback · 2001

All of Marbeh Chaim’s Sefarim are distributed freely in large quantities — the goal is never profit, but the spreading of Torah knowledge to every Jewish home.

Organizational Mission
Established 2002 לעילוי נשמת
Ruth Homnick רות בת יצחק הומניק ע״ה תהי נשמתה צרורה בצרור החיים  ·  May Her Memory Be a Blessing

The Ruth Homnick Memorial Tutorial Assistance Fund

Established in her memory in 2002, this Fund helps families with academically struggling children to hire private tutors. Funds are paid directly to tutors — not to parents — ensuring genuine, lasting results for the children who need it most.

Every Jewish child deserves the chance to succeed. This Fund ensures no child’s potential is lost to financial hardship.

Support the Fund  →
והמשכילים יזהירו כזהר הרקיע
Daniel 12:3

Support Marbeh Chaim

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About Marbeh Chaim — History, Activities & Goals
About Marbeh Chaim
מרבה חיים

History, Activities
& Goals

A Torah education and charitable organization dedicated to publishing sacred works, spreading Jewish knowledge, and supporting families — across America and Israel since 1989.

Founded 1989 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Torah Publishing Charitable Aid
Scroll
1989 Founded
35+ Years Active
250+ Torah Lectures
2 Countries
Our Full Story

35 Years ofMarbeh Chaim

Marbeh Chaim was founded in Chicago, Illinois in 1989 with a singular mission: to advance Torah education and provide direct charitable support to Jewish families — especially those working to give their children a proper Jewish education.

In 1991 the organization earned official IRS recognition as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and relocated to New York City. By 1998 it had established its permanent home in North Miami Beach, Florida, where it continues to grow its publishing, educational, and charitable work across America and Israel.

Today the audio library spans over 250 complete Torah lectures on the Five Books of Moses, Tehillim, and more — with new recordings added every month. Six full hardcover Hebrew Sefarim have been published and distributed freely, at no cost, to Jewish homes worldwide.

Organization Marbeh Chaim Inc. 501(c)(3)  ·  Tax ID #11-3060935
Key Milestones
1989
Chicago, IL
Founded

Established as a Torah education and charitable community dedicated to supporting Jewish families and children.

1991
New York, NY
IRS 501(c)(3) Certified

Officially recognized as a charitable nonprofit under Tax ID #11-3060935, enabling formal donations and institutional support.

1998
North Miami Beach, FL
Permanent Headquarters

Moved to Florida permanently — the base from which all publishing, shiurim, and charitable activities now operate.

2002
Major Milestones
$36K Grant & Memorial Fund

Awarded a $36,000 grant to Toras Chaim H.S. and established the Ruth Homnick Memorial Tutorial Assistance Fund.

Now
Present Day
250+ Lectures · 6+ Sefarim

Still growing — distributing Torah freely to Jewish homes across America and Israel every single month.

Three Pillars

What We Do

The three core missions that define Marbeh Chaim since 1989

01
ס
Torah Publishing

Full-length hardcover Sefarim on Halacha, Machshava, Moadim, and Jewish thought — distributed in large quantities across the USA and Israel, each bearing the trademark Marbeh name.

02
ש
Torah Education

Over 250 audio lectures spanning the Five Books of Moses, Tehillim of King David, and beyond — three to four new recordings added monthly, each a complete 45–60 minute shiur for Jews of every level.

03
צ
Charitable Aid

Direct grants to Jewish schools — including $36,000 to Toras Chaim High School — and the Ruth Homnick Memorial Tutorial Fund, providing targeted tutor assistance to academically struggling children.

Published Works

The Marbeh Sefarim Series

Full-length Torah works bearing the Marbeh trademark — distributed in large quantities across USA and Israel

מרבה חיים
Vol. I
מרבה חיים Marbeh Chaim Jewish laws of Kosher food Hardcover · 210 pp
מרבה בשמחה
Vol. II
מרבה בשמחה Marbeh Besimcha Laws of the holiday of Purim Hardcover · 203 pp
מרבה להפליא
Vol. III
מרבה להפליא Marbeh Lehafli Laws of verbal commitments Hardcover · 178 pp
מרבה לספר
Vol. IV
מרבה לספר Marbeh Lesaper I Laws & theology of Passover — Vol. 1 Hardcover · 326 pp
מרבה לספר ב׳
Vol. V
מרבה לספר ב׳ Marbeh Lesaper II Laws & theology of Passover — Vol. 2 Hardcover · 438 pp
מרבה אמונה
Vol. VI
מרבה אמונה Marbeh Emunah Laws prohibiting idolatry Hardcover · 171 pp
Summer Parsha
English
Summer Parsha Companion English Paperback Reflections on Numbers & Deuteronomy Paperback · Published 2001

All of Marbeh Chaim’s Sefarim are distributed freely in large quantities — the goal is never profit, but the spreading of Torah knowledge to every Jewish home.

Organizational Mission
Established 2002 לעילוי נשמת
Ruth Homnick רות בת יצחק הומניק ע״ה תהי נשמתה צרורה בצרור החיים  ·  May Her Memory Be a Blessing

The Ruth Homnick Memorial Tutorial Assistance Fund

Established in her memory in 2002, this Fund helps families with academically struggling children to hire private tutors. Funds are paid directly to tutors — not to parents — ensuring genuine, lasting results for the children who need it most.

Every Jewish child deserves the chance to succeed. This Fund ensures no child’s potential is lost to financial hardship.

Support the Fund  →