JLTV

What JLTV does

JLTV (Jewish Life Television), founded in 2006 and headquartered in Encino, California, operates a niche, mission-driven television network serving the Jewish community and a general audience interested in faith, family, and cultural programming. JLTV distributes its content across three architectural layers: a linear cable/satellite network carried by major US MVPDs (Charter/Spectrum, Comcast/Xfinity, Cox, DirecTV) in 40+ states, FAST streaming distribution (Xumo Channel 561, Local Now), and JLTV Plus, a beta-stage subscription streaming service powered by Zype. Programming consists of original series (Generations, Bubbies Know Best, Reviewish, it's a Sweet World, J Docs, Air Land & Sea, The J Report), licensed Israeli dramas (FAUDA, Prisoners of War), and a classic-TV library (e.g., You Bet Your Life, The Dick Van Dyke Show). Audio is delivered via JLTV Podcasts, and the network operates branded merchandise commerce through the JLTV Store and a Teespring-powered Soupy Sales storefront.

Name

JLTV

Legal name

JLTV

Website

https://jltv.tv

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

JLTV (Jewish Life Television) is a US-based television network and streaming service delivering Jewish-themed news, documentaries, originals, and classics across cable, satellite, FAST platforms, and its own JLTV Plus streaming product for Jewish and general audiences in North America.

Ownership category

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Product category

Jewish Television Broadcasting

NAICS

Television Broadcasting Stations (51612), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (5162)

SIC

Cable & Other Pay Television Services (4841), Television Broadcasting Stations (4833)

akta.pro primary industry

Jewish Broadcasting (MPABALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Religious/Faith-Based Cable Networks (MPABAFAK), Religious/Faith-Based Broadcast Networks (MPABAAAF)

Keywords

• Jewish television network
• Cable broadcasting
• Streaming video content
• Faith-based media
• Branded merchandise

Headquarters

HQ city

Encino

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Advertising: JLTV generates revenue through advertising sales on its network and streaming platform.
2. Merchandise Sales: The JLTV store sells branded merchandise including apparel, drinkware, accessories, and home goods featuring show branding and Jewish cultural themes.
3. Cable/Satellite Licensing: JLTV is distributed through cable and satellite providers, likely generating licensing fees from carriers for distribution rights.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

JLTV (Jewish Life Television) is a Jewish-themed broadcast and streaming television network that delivers original series, licensed content, classic television, podcasts, and documentaries to viewers in the US and Canada via cable, satellite, FAST platforms, and its own streaming service JLTV Plus. The network supplements its programming with branded merchandise sales (apparel, drinkware, accessories, DVDs) through two e-commerce stores and partners with Jewish community organizations to deliver antisemitism education and cultural content.

Product overview

JLTV (Jewish Life Television) is a Jewish-focused broadcast and streaming television network that delivers programming across cable, satellite, and free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) platforms throughout the U.S. and Canada. The network operates on a multi-platform architecture centered on the JLTV Network (linear broadcast and streaming), JLTV Plus (Beta, a subscription on-demand streaming service), and JLTV Podcasts (audio). JLTV produces and distributes both original programming (Generations, Bubbies Know Best, Reviewish, it's a Sweet World, The J Report, J Docs, Air Land & Sea) and licensed content (FAUDA, Prisoners of War, classic series). The network is supported by two e-commerce properties: the JLTV Store (general branded merchandise) and the Soupy Sales Store (dedicated merchandise for the late comedian Soupy Sales, powered by Teespring). JLTV also maintains community-oriented platforms including Jewish Socials (social media curation), Jewish News Agencies (news directory), and Partners (organizational partnerships). Distribution is enabled through major cable/satellite providers (Charter/Spectrum, Comcast/Xfinity, Cox, DirecTV), FAST platforms (Xumo, Local Now), and the Zype-powered streaming infrastructure for JLTV Plus.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• JLTV Network The primary broadcast television network for JLTV, offering live TV, on-demand shows, and scheduled programming across cable, satellite, and FAST platforms throughout the U.S. and Canada. Targeted at Jewish viewers and general audiences seeking faith-based, cultural, classic TV, and lifestyle content.
• JLTV Plus (Beta) JLTV's subscription streaming service (currently in Beta) providing on-demand access to JLTV Originals, classic shows, curated collections (Midday Classics, Western Wednesdays), and exclusive content not available on the main network feed. Powered by the Zype video content management platform.
• JLTV Podcasts JLTV's audio podcast offerings accessible alongside the network's video content, covering topics aligned with the network's Jewish lifestyle and cultural programming.
• JLTV Store The official JLTV merchandise store selling branded apparel (t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats), drinkware (mugs), accessories (tote bags, phone cases, stickers), greeting cards, and DVDs. Products are tied to JLTV shows (Generations, Bubbies Know Best, Reviewish, it's a Sweet World, Air Land & Sea) and Jewish cultural themes. Prices range from $5.00 (stickers) to $37.50 (sweatshirts).
• Soupy Sales Store A dedicated JLTV-branded merchandise store for the late comedian Soupy Sales, selling apparel (t-shirts, hoodies, tank tops, long-sleeve tees), accessories (face masks, stickers, bags), and drinkware (mugs) through the Teespring platform.
• Generations A JLTV Original documentary series that traces family genealogies and explores Jewish heritage by uncovering the stories of participants' ancestors, often focusing on 19th-century American Jewish history, immigration, and family roots.
• Bubbies Know Best A JLTV Original lifestyle/dating series where grandmothers (bubbies) offer dating advice and wisdom to younger participants, combining comedy with intergenerational Jewish family dynamics.
• Reviewish A JLTV Original movie review and pop-culture commentary series featuring comedic takes on film and entertainment from a Jewish cultural perspective.
• it's a Sweet World A JLTV Original multicultural food and travel series celebrating Jewish cuisine and global culinary traditions, presented by Mandylicious (Mandy Silverman).
• The J Report A JLTV Original news and cultural magazine series covering Jewish news, community stories, and cultural features.
• J Docs A JLTV Original documentary series featuring Jewish-themed documentaries covering Holocaust history, Jewish heritage, and cultural stories. Aired on Tuesdays at 8:00PM ET/PT.
• Air Land & Sea A JLTV Original travel series (award-winning) exploring Israel and Jewish travel destinations, hosted by Brad Pomerance.
• FAUDA An Israeli action-drama series (licensed and broadcast by JLTV) following a secret Israeli Defense Forces unit operating in the Palestinian territories. Airing new seasons on JLTV.
• Prisoners of War An Israeli drama series (licensed and broadcast by JLTV) that explores the psychological aftermath experienced by soldiers returning home after being held as prisoners of war. JLTV airs the series on Sundays and Fridays.
• My Grandfather's Prayers DVD A theatrical DVD production co-produced by Jewish Life Television and Red Herring Puppets, based on the life of Cantor Izso Glickstein (1889-1947), told through shadow puppets, marionettes, digital compositing, and poetic text.
• Remembering The Catskills DVD A JLTV documentary DVD chronicling the history of the Borscht Belt in New York's Catskills Mountains, covering the era from the 1930s to the 1970s when the region was a premier vacation destination for Jewish families from the Tri-State Area.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Integration4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Breaking MatzominorGTM or Marketing PartnerBreaking Matzo is an online resource helping create lasting memories around Jewish Home Holidays. Partnership appears to involve Jewish cultural content promotion.
• MandyliciousminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMandy Silverman founded Mandylicious in 2013, creating over 400 unique challah and babka recipes. Partnership involves food-related content and cultural programming.
• Jewish NomadsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJewish Nomads journey across the world experiencing diverse expressions of Judaism. Partnership involves travel and cultural content.
• Chabad on CampuscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerChabad on Campus has homes on more than 950 campuses worldwide where Jewish students can connect. Key partnership for reaching younger Jewish audiences.
• JNS (Jewish News Syndicate)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerJewish News Syndicate is the fastest-growing news agency covering Israel and the Jewish world. Partnership for news content and Jewish news coverage.
• Museum of TolerancecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMuseum of Tolerance is a human rights laboratory and educational center dedicated to challenging visitors to understand the Holocaust. Key partnership for antisemitism education mission.
• JewishGenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJewishGen allows users to explore millions of records from around the world to identify relatives and discover ancestral towns. Partnership for genealogical content.
• Shoah FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerUSC Shoah Foundation records Holocaust survivor stories. Key partnership for documentary content and antisemitism education.
• HillelcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHillel Jewish Centers provide a welcoming environment for Jewish students on college campuses. Key partnership for reaching young adult audience.
• Jewish FederationscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerJewish Federations protect and enhance the well-being of Jews worldwide through meaningful contributions to community. Major community partner.
• JTA (Jewish Telegraphic Agency)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerJTA is the definitive, trusted global source of news and analysis on issues of Jewish interest. Partnership for news content aggregation.
• Holocaust Museum LAcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHolocaust Museum LA continues its mission to commemorate those who perished and honor those who survived. Key partner for Holocaust education content.
• Kosher GuruminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKosher Guru brings Kosher to the masses in a fun, educational, and delightful manner. Partnership for food and cultural content.
• Tripping KosherminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTripping Kosher highlights and documents Kosher Americana. Partnership for travel and food content.
• FFJH (Foundation for Jewish Heritage)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Foundation for Jewish Heritage works internationally to preserve important Jewish architectural sites, monuments and places.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• TBN (Trinity Broadcasting Network): TBN is the largest faith-based broadcast and cable television network in the US, offering religious programming 24/7 across broadcast, cable, satellite, and streaming. JLTV is comparable as a faith-anchored, multi-platform broadcast network targeting a specific religious community.
• EWTN (Eternal Word Television Network): EWTN is a Catholic-focused faith-based television network distributed via cable, satellite, and streaming globally. JLTV directly mirrors EWTN's model of serving a single religious-ethnic community with multi-platform distribution.
• CBN (Christian Broadcasting Network): CBN operates a faith-based broadcast television network with cable/satellite distribution and streaming properties (CBN News, Superbook). JLTV shares the same faith-based broadcast + streaming + community engagement model.
• Daystar Television Network: Daystar is a faith-based broadcast network distributed across US cable/satellite and streaming platforms, focused on Christian programming. JLTV is a near-identical analog for the Jewish community.
• BYUtv: BYUtv is a faith-based family television network operated by BYU, distributed across cable, satellite, and streaming. Comparable to JLTV as a values-driven broadcast network targeting a religious-community audience.
• INSP: INSP is a US cable network focused on faith-friendly and family programming, distributed through major carriers. JLTV competes for similar values-driven viewer segments and advertiser pools.
• UPtv: UPtv is a faith and family-oriented cable network distributed via major US carriers. JLTV shares a comparable niche positioning in faith/family entertainment distributed through similar cable/streaming channels.
• Dove Channel: Dove Channel is a faith and family streaming service (now on multiple platforms). Comparable to JLTV's faith/family positioning and FAST distribution strategy.
• Impact Network: Impact Network is a faith-based cable and broadcast television network in the US. Comparable to JLTV as a smaller faith-anchored network distributed via cable and satellite.

Broad incumbents

• Hallmark Channel: Hallmark Channel is a major US cable network focused on family-friendly entertainment, distributed across all major carriers. As a much larger incumbent, it competes with JLTV for similar family-values advertising budgets and audience share.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/JewishLifeTV
• YouTubeyoutube.com/jewishlifetv
• Facebookfacebook.com/jewishlifetv
• Instagraminstagram.com/jewishlifetv
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jewish-life-tv

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Investors

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