How much does translating a book cost?

It is usually priced by the word or the page, depending on the language pair and how difficult the text is. Each translator's profile shows their rates.

Is translation into Yiddish available?

Yes. There are translators into Hebrew, English, Yiddish and French, and each profile lists their language pairs.

Is editing needed after translation?

It is recommended. Language editing in the target language makes the text natural and consistent, especially for a whole book.

Translation

Translation of seforim and Torah articles

Translating a sefer takes more than two languages: the translator has to know the terminology, the sources and the way learners speak in each language. A Torah translator knows when to keep a term in lashon hakodesh and when to explain it.

On Shulchan Orech you will find translators between Hebrew, English, Yiddish and French, with each one's language pairs, specialisations and rates.

Translators on Shulchan Orech

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What gets translated?

Books of halacha, machshava and Chassidus, collections of shiurim, articles, introductions and letters of rabbis – for English, Yiddish or French readers, or from those languages into Hebrew.

What sets a Torah translator apart?

They know the terms and the sources, keep a consistent transliteration of names and concepts, and adapt the text to its readers without losing precision.

How to choose a translator

Check the language pair (for example Hebrew to English), the field and the samples in the profile, and ask for a one-page trial translation.

Questions about translating seforim

How much does translating a book cost?: It is usually priced by the word or the page, depending on the language pair and how difficult the text is. Each translator's profile shows their rates.
Is translation into Yiddish available?: Yes. There are translators into Hebrew, English, Yiddish and French, and each profile lists their language pairs.
Is editing needed after translation?: It is recommended. Language editing in the target language makes the text natural and consistent, especially for a whole book.

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