Simchat Torah Beit Midrash

What Simchat Torah Beit Midrash does

Simchat Torah Beit Midrash® (STBM) is a private, Colorado-domiciled non-profit religious educational organization founded in 1978 and led by President and Founder Ralph Messer. It delivers Torah-based education and Jewish values programming to individual community members, families, children (ages 0–12), and teenagers (ages 13–17), primarily in the United States with international programming in Israel. Its core offerings span three revenue engines: (1) the RRM™ (Ralph Messer Resources) subscription product family — Premium Package at $67.50/month plus Prime Time, Classic Online, and Classic DVD tiers; (2) the ICTS™ (International Certificate of Torah Studies) structured curriculum for kids, teens, and adults, priced from $25 per student; and (3) annual events and Israel Study Tours (~$7,500 per person), with donations providing supplemental support.

The technology platform is a standard digital media stack rather than a proprietary moat: free live streaming via STBM Live distributed across YouTube, Facebook Live, and the TorahTV mobile app; on-demand video through a dedicated store.torah.tv storefront; the Online Torah School learning platform with facilitator attendance tracking; blog content; and email subscription lists. Live programming is anchored at the Centennial, Colorado study hall (Saturday Shabbat services, Monday night sessions, Thursday educational streams), with regional events in Colorado, Florida, Nebraska, and North Dakota, and IDF-included tours in Israel. Logistics for Israel tours are outsourced to Gate 1 Travel, and the organization maintains registered trademarks for STBM®, RRM™, and ICTS™ as its principal brand and product identifiers.

Name

Simchat Torah Beit Midrash

Legal name

Simchat Torah Beit Midrash®

Website

https://stbm.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Simchat Torah Beit Midrash® (STBM) is a Colorado-based non-profit founded in 1978 that delivers Torah-based Jewish education to families, children, and teens through in-person study sessions, subscription video (RRM™), the ICTS™ certification curriculum, annual regional events, and Israel study tours, led by founder Ralph Messer.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Education Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Educational Services (611), Broadcasting and Content Providers (516)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Jewish Broadcasting (MPABALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Religious Education & Catechetical Publishing (Sunday School, Catechism, Study Guides) (MPAJAHAC), Religious Education, Kids & Family Faith Programming (MPABALAM)

Keywords

• Torah education
• Religious education programs
• Bible study curriculum
• Subscription media content
• Live streaming services

Headquarters

HQ city

Parker

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. RRM™ Subscriptions: Monthly subscription service providing online access to STBM teachings, live rebroadcasts for up to a week, and four STBM TV Stations. Tiers include Premium Package ($67.50/month), Classic Online, and Classic DVD subscriptions.
2. ICTS™ Educational Programs: Registration fees for Torah study certification programs offered in-class and online. Pricing varies by age group: $25 per student for ages 0-12, $75 per student for ages 13-17.
3. Event Registration: Revenue from annual conferences including Vacation Kids Conference (June), Fall Events (September-October), and Spring Events. Also includes special event registration fees.
4. Israel Study Tours: Guided study tours to Israel with 5-star accommodations, inclusive pricing at $7,500 per person covering flights from Denver, hotels, meals, tips, and exclusive experiences. Payment collected through Gate 1 Travel in installments.
5. Donations: Online donations accepted through the organization's website to support STBM operations and mission.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

STBM delivers Torah-based religious education through multiple paid channels: tiered RRM™ subscriptions (Premium Package at $67.50/month, Prime Time, Classic Online, and Classic DVD) providing on-demand and 24/7 TV station access to Ralph Messer's teachings; the structured ICTS™ (Israel Bible Teaching System) curriculum for kids, teens, and adults delivered both in-class and online; free STBM Live streaming of Shabbat and weekday services; Torah Television & Radio broadcast via the TorahTV app; an Online Torah School; guided Israel Study Tours at $7,500 per person; and annual regional conferences and family events across multiple U.S. states.

Product overview

Simchat Torah Beit Midrash® (STBM) operates as an educational and religious media organization offering a multi-platform portfolio centered on Torah-based teaching and biblical education. The core offering consists of RRM™ (Ralph Messer Resources) subscription tiers—Premium Package ($67.50/month), Prime Time, Classic Online, and Classic DVD—that provide on-demand and live access to teachings across multiple delivery channels. The ICTS™ (Israel Bible Teaching System) provides structured curriculum for kids, teens, and adults through in-class and online formats. STBM Live delivers free live streaming of Shabbat services and weekday programming, while Torah Television & Radio and the TorahTV App extend content to broadcast and mobile audiences. Additional offerings include Online Torah School, Israel Study Tours ($7,500/person), weekly Torah portion studies, Ralph Messer Blogs across multiple topic categories, and regional events/conferences. The organization is led by Ralph Messer from its Centennial, Colorado campus.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RRM™ Premium Package Subscription The most comprehensive RRM™ subscription tier, providing more than three months of online STBM teachings, rebroadcasting of any live teaching for up to a week, and access to four STBM TV Stations 24/7. Targeted at adult community members seeking the full breadth of Ralph Messer's on-demand and live content for $67.50 per month.
• RRM™ Prime Time Subscription Premium online subscription tier delivering live and on-demand access to STBM teachings and STBM TV content. Targeted at individual community members seeking regular digital access to RRM™ programming.
• RRM™ Classic Online Subscription Online streaming subscription providing access to the classic catalog of Ralph Messer Resources (RRM™) teaching content. Targeted at community members who prefer digital access to the classic teaching library.
• RRM™ Classic DVD Subscription Physical DVD subscription service delivering the classic RRM™ teaching library to subscribers' homes by mail. Targeted at community members without reliable streaming access or who prefer physical media.
• ICTS™ (Israel Bible Teaching System) Structured Bible-teaching curriculum and certification program offered both in-class and online with age-specific tracks for kids, teens, and adults, including Torah 201® and additional course volumes. Targeted at parents enrolling children and teens and at adult learners seeking a credentialed Torah study pathway.
• Israel Study Tours Organized guided study tours to Israel featuring visits to IDF sites and Israeli Border Control, 5-star hotel accommodations including the King David Hotel, 22 meals, and exclusive locations. Priced at $7,500 per person including land and air costs from Denver, with payments processed by Gate 1 Travel. Targeted at affluent community members and supporters seeking premium experiential learning tied to Land and Scripture.
• Events and Conferences Annual in-person events including the Vacation Kids Conference, Fall Events (Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Fall Conference, Sukkot Celebration), Spring Events, and state/region-specific conferences in Colorado, Florida, North Dakota, and Nebraska. Targeted at the wider STBM community for acquisition, retention, and engagement around holidays and seasonal content.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gate 1 TravelcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGate 1 Travel handles all payment processing for Israel study tours. Checks are made payable directly to Gate 1 Travel with specific payment schedules and non-flexible due dates. The travel agency manages flight bookings, hotel reservations, and tour logistics for STBM-organized Israel trips.
• King David Hotel (Jerusalem)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTBM's Israel tours include stays at the King David Hotel, one of Jerusalem's most famous hotels that has hosted royalty, diplomats, celebrities, and multiple US Presidents. This is described as a special feature rare for large tours.
• Office Depot®minorOthersSTBM has a shop Office Depot® partnership allowing supporters to purchase office supplies while supporting the organization.
• Israel Defense Forces (IDF)coreOthersSTBM Israel tours include exclusive visits to IDF soldiers and Israeli Border Control, consistently voted as favorite experience by trip participants. Ralph Messer is committed to raising awareness about the IDF and Israeli-Jewish culture.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Chabad.org: The largest online Jewish educational content platform, offering free Torah classes, streaming, and educational content. Directly comparable to STBM's model of combining Jewish education with multi-platform digital distribution, though Chabad operates at vastly greater global scale through its Chabad-Lubavitch network.
• Aish HaTorah: Major Jewish educational organization offering Torah classes, online learning, and Israel experience programs including study tours. Closely matches STBM's combination of Jewish education, online content distribution, and Israel trip offerings, with a more global footprint.
• Torah Anytime: Online Torah learning platform offering free streaming of shiurim (Torah classes) from rabbis worldwide. Competes directly with STBM's STBM Live streaming and RRM™ subscription offering in the digital Torah education space.
• Ohr Somayach: Jewish educational institution offering Torah study programs, online classes, and Israel-based study experiences. Comparable to STBM's ICTS™ structured curriculum and Israel study tour offerings, with a more established beit midrash tradition.
• J-TV (Jewish Television Network): Jewish-focused television and streaming network delivering content to Jewish communities. Directly comparable to STBM's TorahTV and STBM Live operations, though J-TV has historically emphasized broader Jewish-interest programming versus STBM's Torah-study focus.

Broad incumbents

• Yeshiva University: Major Jewish institution of higher education offering undergraduate, graduate, and rabbinical programs with extensive online Torah content. Operates at a broader scale than STBM with formal degree-granting authority, but overlaps significantly on the Jewish religious education mission.
• EWTN Global Catholic Network: Largest religious media network in the US, operating TV, radio, and digital platforms for faith-based content. A relevant model-comparable peer for STBM's multi-platform religious broadcasting strategy, though EWTN is Catholic-focused and operates at enterprise scale.
• Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN): Major faith-based broadcast network offering religious programming across TV, digital, and streaming platforms. A useful peer for STBM's broadcast-plus-subscription-plus-events model, though TBN operates at a much larger scale and serves a broader Christian audience.

Emerging players

• Hallow: Leading Catholic prayer and meditation app with subscription model serving faith-based digital audiences. Represents the venture-backed, mobile-first evolution of faith content that STBM's TorahTV App competes against for digital religious audience attention.
• Shalom Adventure / Pearl & Pine: Jewish educational content platforms serving families and young adults with Torah-based programming. Competes with STBM for the same family-oriented, digitally-delivered Jewish education market, particularly through social media-native content.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ralphmesserstbm
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/RalphMesser
• Facebookfacebook.com/1163309927043866
• Instagraminstagram.com/stbmofficial
• TikToktiktok.com/@ralphmesserofficial

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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