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THE SHOLOM ALEICHEM NETWORK INC
SHELTER ISLAND, NY · EIN 113548554 · Form 990EZ · FY2020 · NTEE X83 · Religion-Related · Micro (<$100K) · www.sholemaleichem.org
revenue
$18K
expenses
$22K
net assets
$45K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

THE SHOLOM ALEICHEM NETWORK, INC. WAS CREATED BY FAMILY MEMBERS OF THE GREATEST YIDDISH WRITER, SHOLOM ALEICHEM, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BRINGING HIS VAST WORK TO MODERN AUDIENCE EMPLOYING NEW TECHNOLOGY. IT USES THE WORLD WIDE WEB AND THE LATEST IN INFORMATION AND MEDIA TECHNOLOGY TO PRESENT, INTERPRET AND OTHERWISE MAKE AVAILABLE THIS VAST JEWISH CULTURAL LITERARY TREASURE.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Sholem Aleichem Network is a nonprofit organization founded by descendants of the Yiddish writer Sholem Aleichem to make his literary works accessible to modern audiences through digital technology and the internet. The organization promotes global engagement with Yiddish culture and Jewish heritage by curating digital content, supporting multilingual adaptations of his works, and highlighting contemporary reinterpretations across media and cultures. It emphasizes education, cultural preservation, and the ongoing relevance of Sholem Aleichem’s themes.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Ten Works You Should Read
Educational initiative recommending key stories by Sholem Aleichem, developed with academic input to guide readers toward essential texts.
The Strange YouTube Afterlife of Sholem Aleichem
Curated digital exhibit exploring global reinterpretations of Sholem Aleichem's works on YouTube, analyzing cultural adaptations across countries and languages.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Oral History Collection and Preservation 1 activity
    • Collection and dissemination of public readings and reflections
      Collects, shares, and promotes audio and video recordings of Sholem Aleichem’s stories read aloud by participants, along with personal reflections on their commemorative experiences, to broaden public engagement with his work.
  • Jewish and Cultural Heritage Archives 1 activity
    • Preservation and promotion of Sholem Aleichem's legacy
      Engages in ongoing efforts to preserve and promote the cultural and literary legacy of Yiddish author Sholem Aleichem in the 21st century through digital and educational initiatives.
  • Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
    • Production of multimedia exhibitions in Jewish studies
      Produces and exhibits multimedia documentary projects through the New Media in Jewish Studies Initiative with Columbia University, including exhibitions at major cultural institutions such as the Jewish Museum NY, LACMA, and the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Organization of Yahrzeit commemorations
      Coordinates annual events and community gatherings to commemorate the anniversary of Sholem Aleichem's death, including live readings of his works and ethical will, in accordance with his instructions. These events are hosted in partnership with cultural institutions such as the JCC of the East Bay.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$18K
Contributions & grants——
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Investment income——
Other revenue$18K
expenses
Total expenses$22K
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balance sheet
Total assets$45K
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Net assets$45K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
relationships · 18

Who they work with

  • Citizen Film Partner — Collaborator in the Sholem Aleichem online project.
  • Columbia University Partner — Collaborated with Citizen Film on the New Media in Jewish Studies Initiative.
  • Columbia University Institute of Israel and Jewish Studies Partner — Collaborates with the organization through leadership involvement, as evidenced by the director's endorsement and participation.
  • Contemporary Jewish Museum Partner — Hosted multimedia documentary exhibitions developed by Citizen Film.
  • Covenant Foundation Funder — Supporter of the Sholem Aleichem online project.
  • Institute of Israel and Jewish Studies at Columbia University Partner — Joint initiator of the New Media in Jewish Studies Initiative, which underlies the Sholem Aleichem online project.
  • JCC of the East Bay Partner — Hosted a live Yahrzeit event in partnership with the JCC of the East Bay.
  • Jewish Film Institute Partner — Hosted multimedia documentary exhibitions developed by Citizen Film.
  • Jewish Museum NY Partner — Exhibited the multimedia project on Chagall and the Artists of Russian Jewish Theatre.
  • LACMA Partner — Exhibited the multimedia project on Chagall and the Artists of Russian Jewish Theatre.
  • Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life at UC Berkeley Partner — Hosted multimedia documentary exhibitions developed by Citizen Film.
  • Montreal Museum of Fine Arts Partner — Exhibited the multimedia project on Chagall and the Artists of Russian Jewish Theatre.
  • National Yiddish Book Center Partner — Collaborator in the Sholem Aleichem online project.
  • Riverside Films Partner — Collaborator in the Sholem Aleichem online project.
  • Sholem Aleichem Foundation Funder — Generous supporter of the Sholem Aleichem online project.
  • The New York Times Partner — Published Sholem Aleichem's will following his death in 1916.
  • U.S. Congress Government — Read Sholem Aleichem's will into the congressional record.
  • Yiddish Book Center Partner — Hosted multimedia documentary exhibitions developed by Citizen Film.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Collaborative Multimedia Public Engagement
    methodology: collaborative_multimedia_public_engagement
    By co-creating multimedia documentary exhibitions with academic and cultural partners, the organization amplifies public engagement with Jewish studies content because collaborative, multi-platform storytelling increases reach and relevance across diverse audiences.
  • Commemoration Through Joy
    methodology: commemoration-through-joy
    By emphasizing joy and laughter in remembrance, the organization strengthens the emotional resonance of Sholem Aleichem's legacy because celebratory engagement fosters deeper, more authentic connections than solemn commemoration.
  • Cultural Preservation Through Digital Access
    methodology: cultural_preservation_through_digital_access
    By creating a centralized digital resource, the organization preserves and promotes Sholem Aleichem's legacy, ensuring broad access to his life, works, and cultural impact because digital infrastructure enables wider, more sustainable dissemination of cultural memory.
  • Oral Communication for Personal and Communal Engagement
    methodology: oral_communication
    By promoting oral storytelling in participants' preferred languages, the organization deepens personal and communal connection to Sholem Aleichem's legacy because spoken transmission in familiar linguistic contexts fosters intimacy and cultural continuity.