ArtScroll vs Koren: Siddur and Tanakh Compared
ArtScroll and Koren are the two publishers people most often compare when choosing a Hebrew and English siddur or Tanakh. Both are widely used in Orthodox communities. This guide sets out the facts so you can choose for yourself. For the Talmud, see Schottenstein vs Koren Talmud.
Siddur
| ArtScroll | Koren | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Hebrew and English edition | Complete ArtScroll Siddur and the expanded Wasserman Siddur | Koren Sacks Siddur (Koren Shalem Siddur) |
| Translation | Rabbi Nosson Scherman and the ArtScroll team | Rabbi Jonathan Sacks |
| Layout | Hebrew on the right page, English on the left, plus an interlinear edition | Hebrew on the left page, English on the right, both starting at the spine |
| Hebrew type | ArtScroll typesetting | Koren Siddur Font, created for the 1981 Koren Siddur |
| Nusach | Ashkenaz and Sefard, plus Sephardic editions | Ashkenaz and Sefard, plus other editions |
ArtScroll siddurim we carry
Koren siddurim we carry
Tanakh
| ArtScroll Stone Edition Tanach | Koren Tanakh | |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Hebrew and English in one volume, or English only | The Koren Tanakh is best known as a Hebrew text; Koren also publishes Hebrew and English editions |
| History | Edited by Rabbi Nosson Scherman | First published by Eliyahu Koren in 1962 |
| Formats we carry | Full size 7 x 10 inches, pocket 3 volume set, English only editions | Hebrew Ma'alot Tanakh editions |
Tanakhs we carry
See more in our ArtScroll siddurim, Koren siddurim and Tanach collections, and the Stone Edition Tanach sizes guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main difference between the ArtScroll and Koren siddur?
The translation and layout. ArtScroll's Complete Siddur prints Hebrew on the right with English on the left, translated by the ArtScroll team. The Koren Sacks Siddur prints Hebrew on the left and English on the right, translated by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks.
Who translated the Koren siddur?
The Hebrew and English Koren Siddur is translated with commentary by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, first published by Koren in 2009.
Is the Koren Tanakh in English?
The classic Koren Tanakh is a Hebrew text first published in 1962. Koren also publishes Hebrew and English editions. The ArtScroll Stone Edition Tanach is Hebrew and English in one volume.
Which one should I choose?
Choose the one your shul uses, or the translation and layout you find easiest to daven or learn from. Both publishers offer pocket and full sizes.
Sources: Koren Publishers, History; Koren Publishers, 10 Things You Didn't Know About Koren; product details on our listings, as supplied by the publishers.
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