Kinder Crafts creates 3D puzzles of Jewish landmarks, turning historic and contemporary architecture into hands-on models for children and adults. Its puzzles make Jewish heritage tangible, while custom designs for institutions can serve as gifts for donors and community members. The company also offers wholesale options for schools, museums, synagogues, and similar organizations.
The Mensch on a BenchLaunched from a 2013 Kickstarter campaign, Cincinnati-based The Mensch on a Bench creates Hanukkah toys and storybooks built around Moshe the Mensch and his growing mishpacha of Jewish characters. Family-owned from the start, the company was conceived by former Hasbro toy designer Neal Hoffman to give his sons a new way to learn about Hanukkah and has since reached more than 325,000 Jewish families. Its products turn Jewish values such as kindness and doing good deeds into a playful family tradition.CINCINNATI, OH
PAR PuzzlesSince 1932, PAR Puzzles has been hand-cutting one-of-a-kind wooden jigsaw puzzles in its New York studio, often designing custom puzzles from customers’ photographs or favorite artwork. John and Justin Madden now carry forward the distinctive style developed by founders John Henriques and Frank Ware, including hand-drawn silhouette pieces that date to the 1930s and 1950s. Every puzzle arrives in a pictureless box and includes a “par time,” turning the finished image into both a surprise and a challenge.CORAM, NY
Craft For KidsFounded in Brooklyn in the 1990s, Craft For Kids is a family-owned wholesaler and manufacturer of arts, crafts, toys and accessories. Its merchandise now reaches more than 800 stores, supported by a global manufacturing network and an emphasis on broad selection and value.NEW YORK, NY
David Roytman Luxury JudaicaFounded by Odessa-born David Roytman after his studies and service in the Israeli Special Forces, David Roytman Luxury Judaica creates made-to-order Judaica that treats Jewish identity as luxury design, with kippahs as a central signature. Its atelier brings together 30 masters to handcraft detailed pieces, including customized one-off orders, while extending the brand’s visual language into art and everyday accessories.NEW YORK, NY