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Digital Access as Engagement

By leveraging digital platforms and technologies to disseminate Jewish texts and learning experiences, we increase engagement with Jewish education, because removing geographic, logistical, and social barriers enables broader, more consistent, and personalized participation in Torah study. This strategy centers on using technology—not just as a delivery mechanism, but as a transformative tool to democratize access to Jewish learning. It unites diverse organizations that share a belief that scalable, user-centered digital models (e.g., apps, AI, online archives, mobile messaging) make Jewish education more accessible to beginners, geographically isolated individuals, and decentralized learners. Unlike traditional in-person models or content-agnostic outreach, this approach treats technological accessibility as foundational to modern engagement and long-term spiritual connection.

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who runs it

Organizations running this strategy · 30

what it looks like in practice

Activities of orgs running this strategy

A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above — what the strategy looks like on the ground.

  • Audio and video Torah classes CHABAD LUBAVITCH TORAH EDUCATIONAL
    direct service
    Produces and distributes audio and video lectures from master teachers on Jewish topics including Kabbalah, Chassidism, Jewish mysticism, and general Torah teachings, available through Chabad.org.
  • Digital Jewish education and study programs CHABAD LUBAVITCH TORAH EDUCATIONAL
    direct service
    Offers structured daily study programs in core Jewish texts including the Chumash with Rashi, Mishneh Torah (Rambam), Sefer Hamitzvot, Psalms (Tehillim), and the Tanya, accessible online through Chabad.org. Programs include multi-year cycles such as 3 chapters per day of Rambam or daily study of Hayom Yom.
  • Global Chabad center directory and location service CHABAD LUBAVITCH TORAH EDUCATIONAL
    direct service
    Operates and maintains a worldwide directory of Chabad centers and synagogues to help individuals locate religious, educational, and community services. This service is part of the Chabad-Lubavitch Media Center under Lubavitch World Headquarters.
  • Jewish calendar and ritual time tools CHABAD LUBAVITCH TORAH EDUCATIONAL
    direct service
    Provides public access to a Jewish calendar and Shabbat times, as well as tools like a Jewish birthday calculator, to support observance of religious dates and rituals.
  • Jewish holiday observance resources CHABAD LUBAVITCH TORAH EDUCATIONAL
    direct service
    Provides educational content and guidance on the observance of major Jewish holidays, including Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Chanukah, Purim, Passover, and Shavuot, emphasizing their historical, spiritual, and ritual significance.
  • Jewish lifecycle education and guidance CHABAD LUBAVITCH TORAH EDUCATIONAL
    direct service
    Provides educational resources and practical guidance on key Jewish lifecycle events, including Bris, Pidyon Haben, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Upsherin, weddings, divorce (Get), and death and mourning practices, including the Mourner's Kaddish.
  • Online access to Jewish texts and teachings CHABAD LUBAVITCH TORAH EDUCATIONAL
    direct service
    Provides digital access to a comprehensive library of Jewish texts, including the Tanakh, Tanya, Torah commentaries, and mystical teachings, through Chabad.org. The platform supports users of all backgrounds and knowledge levels.
  • Online rabbinic guidance service CHABAD LUBAVITCH TORAH EDUCATIONAL
    direct service
    Provides an online platform where individuals can submit questions and receive answers from rabbis on Jewish law, practice, and belief. This service is accessible via Chabad.org and includes an archive of hundreds of Q&As.
  • Subscription-based Jewish learning and spiritual content CHABAD LUBAVITCH TORAH EDUCATIONAL
    direct service
    Offers email subscription services such as Halachah For Life to deliver ongoing religious guidance, study materials, and spiritual insights directly to users.
  • Kabbalah education promotion BNEI BARUCH NEW YORK INC
    direct service
    Promotes Kabbalah education within the community through ongoing educational initiatives and programming.
  • Provides religious instruction and spiritual support Chabad Nicaragua Inc
    direct service
    Offers religious education and spiritual guidance to individuals seeking to reconnect with their Jewish faith identity.
  • Supporting Jewish educational institutions and digital initiatives Torah 24 Inc
    direct service
    Provides support to Jewish educational institutions and digital initiatives globally, with a focus on Habad Geneva. This includes operational and infrastructural assistance to advance religious education and outreach.
  • Transmitting Jewish educational lectures via internet TORAH CONFERENCING NETWORK INC
    direct service
    Delivers lectures to the Jewish community through internet broadcasting, featuring renowned lecturers.
  • Advanced Torah education for women AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MATAN INC
    direct service
    Provides in-depth Torah study programs for women of all ages and backgrounds through an institute founded in 1988, offering courses in Bible, Jewish law, and rabbinic teachings at its flagship location in Jerusalem and multiple branches across Israel.
  • Bat Mitzvah and lifecycle education programs AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MATAN INC
    direct service
    Offers the “Jewish Woman Through the Generations” Bat Mitzvah program launched in 1994, designed to deepen the spiritual and educational significance of the Bat Mitzvah year for daughters and mothers, delivered in Israel and globally.
  • Digital learning tools and publications AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MATAN INC
    capacity building
    Develops and maintains four educational websites for Bible instruction and publishes scholarly and popular books on Jewish texts, including works on Ruth, Lamentations, and Rosh Hashanah liturgy.
  • Halachic counseling and responsa AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MATAN INC
    direct service
    Provides online halachic guidance through the 'Mashivat Nefesh' project, including written responsa and personal Zoom consultations that integrate halachic advice from a Morah L'Halakha with medical input from a doctor.
  • Legal and social consulting services AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MATAN INC
    direct service
    Provides consulting services in areas related to aging, disability, and community integration through a senior legal advisor.