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Jewish Educational Media also known by its acronym JEM is a nonprofit organization [1] Founded in 1980. dedicated to the production and distribution of educational and inspirational multimedia [2] resources from a Chabad-Lubavitch perspective. Based in Brooklyn New York.
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| Founded | 1980 |
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| Headquarters | Brooklyn, New York |
| Media type | Education |
| Executive Director | Rabbi Elkanah Shmotkin |
| Website | https://jemcentral.org |
Jem focuses on preserving and sharing the teachings of the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, as well as promoting Jewish education and Jewish outreach. The organization is known for its extensive collection of video and audio recordings, as well as publications that enhance the understanding of Hassidic philosophy and practice.[3][4]
History
[edit]In the summer of 1980, JEM launched its first live broadcast of the Rebbe's Farbrengen on television, his initiative was realized with the Rebbe's blessing, aiming to leverage contemporary broadcasting technology to share his teachings with a wider audience.[5]
After the passing of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, on June 12, 1994 (3 Tamuz), JEM initiated significant efforts to preserve and share his teachings and legacy. Two years later in 1996 JEM released The Living Torah [6] Videos of The Rebbes's Public speaches and people sharing their encounters with The Rebbe
In 2004, JEM launched the Living Archive Restoration and Preservation Project to protect its invaluable archival collections and the idea of a Jewish Leader, recognizing the urgency to conserve these materials due to the risk of deterioration over time.[7]
Administration
[edit]- Rabbi Elkanah Shmotkin: Executive Director
- Levi Vogel: Director of Information Technology (IT)
- Yanky Ascher: Senior Video Editor
- Rabbi Choli Mishulovin: Research Director
- Eli Sapochkinsky: Director of Production
- Rabbi Yitzchok Tsap: Director of Content
Projects
[edit]Living Torah
Videos of the Rebbe's public Sichas, videos of the Rebbe giving out dollars, and people sharing their encounters with the Rebbe.
My Encounter
Personal testimonies from individuals who share their experiences and encounters with the Rebbe.
Farbrengens
JEM Rebbe video titled 'Jewish Names.' Recordings of the Rebbe’s Farbrengens, which are informal gatherings where he delivered Maamarim.
Tishrei with the Rebbe
Videos of the Rebbe during the Jewish holidays of Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, and Simchat Torah, as well as Selichot before Tishrei, providing insights into how he observed these occasions and the reasons behind his practices.
Films Library
A collection of documentaries that explore pivotal moments in Chabad-Lubavitch history. The following is a list of notable documentaries:
- A Movement on Trial: A documentary about the legal battle regarding the court case of Agudas Chasidei Chabad v. Gourary and the Rebbe's response.
- Rebbetzin Chana: A documentary exploring the remarkable and heroic life of Rebbetzin Chana Schneerson, the Rebbe's mother.
- America Is No Different: A documentary recounting the story of the Frierdiker Rebbe's arrival in America and its significance for the Jewish community.
- Never Alone: A documentary highlighting the Rebbe's deep connection with his Shluchim and their work in spreading Jewish teachings.
- Glimpse Through the Veil: A documentary sharing wondrous stories of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, showcasing moments from his life and teachings.
The Living Archive
The Living Archive Restoration Project is an initiative by JEM aimed at preserving and restoring thousands of hours of historical video, audio, and photographic materials related to the Rebbe and the Chabad-Lubavitch movement. Launched to digitize and enhance deteriorating media, the project ensures the long-term accessibility and quality of these invaluable archival records through The Rohr Family Foundation, a philanthropic organization that supports Jewish educational, cultural, and outreach initiatives worldwide.[8]
Books
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JEM has produced several books that focus on the life, teachings, and impact of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Schneerson, and Chabad-Lubavitch history. Some of their notable works include:
- Our Fellow Countryman: a deeply researched book co-written by historians from the State Archives of the Mykolaiv Region Drs. Larysa Levechenko and Vladimir Shchukin[9]
- My Story Volumes 1 & 2: accounts from individuals whose lives were transformed [10] by their encounters with the Rebbe.
- Early Years: a highly researched [11] with hundreds of newly discovered documents and details about the early life of The Rebbe before he became a Rebbe.
- Seeds of Wisdom Volumes 1 & 2: A collection of short stories and encounters between the Lubavitcher Rebbe and people who sought his counsel on a wide array of life`s questions and challenges.
- Tishrei in Lubavitch: A photo album with over 200 curated images, accompanied by captions and quotes, of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, and Simchat Torah with the Rebbe.
- The Rebbe, An Appreciation: An exploration: The Rebbe, offering insights into his perspectives on Jewish unity, the concept of Moshiach, and other significant issues facing the Jewish community today.
Distribution
[edit]JEM Multimedia can be accessed through Jem.tv, where most of the content is available to JEM members($5-$20 Monthly/ $60-$240 Anualy. [12] JEM books are widely available in many Chabad Judaica stores and bookstores [13] (especaily in Brooklyn New York.) [citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ "Jewish Educational Media Brooklyn, NY Tax-exempt since June 2000 EIN: 11-3518767". 9 May 2013.
- ^ Elkanah, Shmotkin (January 26, 2023). "10 Years In, Yet Still Bringing Fresh Stories of the Rebbe". anash.org.
- ^ "Merkos L'Inyonei Chinuch: Jewish Educational Media". Chabd Lubavich Headquarters.
- ^ "Jewish Educational Media. Sharing the Rebbe with the World". Linkedin. 2019-08-20. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ "Watch: How JEM Got Started". COLLive. January 19, 2021.
- ^ Schwartz, Karen (October 3, 2011). "Groundbreaking Video Celebrates Decade of Broadcasting Rebbe's Teachings". Chabad.org.
- ^ "Jewish Educational Media. Sharing the Rebbe with the World: The Living Archive Restoration Project". 23 May 2019.
- ^ reporter, COLlive (June 4, 2015). "A First for the Rohr Family". FJC.
- ^ "Ukrainian Govt. Prints Historical Account of the Rebbe's Family". Anash.org. August 2, 2020.
- ^ My Story: Forty-one Individuals Share Their Personal Encounters With The Rebbe. Jewish Educational Media. pp. 21, 348. ISBN 1932349057.
- ^ Rubinstein, Kerry (February 23, 2017). "The Rebbe of Lubbitch you didn't know". ynet.
- ^ "JEM.tv". videos.jem.tv. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ Margolin, Dovid; Posner, Menachem (November 19, 2017). "My Story': A Colorful Glimpse Into 41 Personal Relationships With the Rebbe". chabad.org. Archived from the original on November 19, 2017.