Dovid Sussman

Writer | Editor | Hebrew-to-English Translator

ArticlesBooksSefarimBiographiesMemoirsPromotional Materials

About

For over 17 years, I've helped publishers, authors, magazines, and Torah institutions produce clear, polished English-language works. My experience ranges from feature articles, biographies, and memoirs to complex works on halachah, hashkafah, and more. Whether you need a trusted, ongoing partner or support on a single project, I look forward to bringing your ideas to life on the page.

Services

Editing

Refining structure, readability and flow, from minor revisions to full overhauls. Extensive experience with the norms and conventions of sefarim and Torah literature. Consultations also available.

Writing/Ghostwriting

Developing ideas, outlines, or other source material into written works of any length.

Hebrew-to-English Translation

Striking the right balance between faithfulness to the original and a smooth, natural-sounding translation. Particular experience with sefarim and scholarly works.

Adaptation of Recorded Lectures

Transforming shiurim or other recordings into polished essays or books ready for publication.

Promotional Writing

Harnessing the power of magazine storytelling and compelling prose to help Torah institutions reach their audiences through feature articles, advertorials, and the like.

Project Management

Overseeing writing, editing, and translation projects.

Areas of Focus

Torah Literature

Are you looking to edit, translate, or produce a sefer or other English work with Torah content? My work draws on extensive experience with the unique language, style, and conventions of sefarim and Jewish publications. I've dealt with projects on a broad range of subjects including:

Halachah
Hashkafah
Parshah
Stories
Inspirational works
Jewish thought

Promotional Writing for Institutions

Looking to create an advertorial, feature article, profile, or other marketing materials that truly capture what makes your yeshiva, kollel, or Torah organization special? The right words can bring readers inside your institution—conveying its spirit, its mission, and the impact of its work. With years of writing experience and close familiarity with the yeshiva world, I craft polished, compelling content that speaks authentically to your audience and presents your institution at its best.

Memoirs, Biographies, and General Storytelling

Do you have a story you want to tell to your readership? Do you want to write your memoirs or tell the life story of a loved one? As a onetime novelist and magazine writer, I have developed a sense of the rhythm and cadence of storytelling and can help develop a vivid, compelling narrative or profile.

Testimonials

“For more than a decade, I have had the great privilege of collaborating with Rabbi Dovid Sussman on various Torah projects.
I have found him to be a masterful writer and translator with the unique ability to take complex topics and ideas and break them down into easily readable, flowing English, while simultaneously remaining faithful to the Hebrew text.
His versatility has enabled us to work together on a wide range of topics. His expertise stretches from esoteric Torah works to biographical sketches of gedolei Yisrael and to thrilling works of fiction.
In addition, with his middos of a talmid chacham, he is pleasant to work with and has an excellent work ethic often going above the line of duty to meet challenging deadlines.”

— Rabbi Avrohom Birnbaum

“I find working with Dovid Sussman to be generally pleasurable and his translations are accurate, smooth and readable.”

— Rabbi Pinchos Lipschutz, Founding Editor and Publisher, Yated Neeman

“Whenever we assigned a piece to Dovid Sussman, we knew we would get quality work – faithfully researched and reported, clean and clear prose, intuitive structure and transitions, and polished presentation. Our editors often ask for second drafts with additional reporting or information, and in all these cases, he was pleasant to deal with, and open to feedback and edits. He aimed for a high standard and was gracious and professional throughout the process.”

— Shana Friedman, Managing Editor, Mishpacha magazine

“Dovid grasped my intentions, captured them quickly, and brought them out well in the articles and books he wrote for me. He was timely, efficient, easy to deal with, and responsive. He was able to take complex ideas and boil them down to make them as clear as possible, and his style and work received excellent feedback.”

— Rabbi Shraga Freedman, Director, Living Kiddush Hashem Foundation

“I've used R' Dovid's translation services for several years, on different types of materials. Torah, biography, and more. It has been a real pleasure, professionally done and always as requested. Needless to say, with the finest results. Highly recommended.”

— Rabbi Avram Walkin