Software:24Six
24Six is a Jewish music streaming service that provides access to a library of music, podcasts, and videos. It emphasizes content control, allowing users to filter and customize their listening experience based on their preferences.[1] 24Six is available for download on iOS and Android.[2] It also offers dedicated devices.
History
24Six was established in 2023 by Chaim Weiss.[3] The platform aims to cater to religious communities seeking a curated and filtered entertainment experience. The point being to take only Jewish singers and Jewish songs and put it on a music platform that can even then be catered to ultra-orthodox[4]
Features
24Six allows users to create custom playlists, collect favorites, and stream content from various devices. All content is pre-approved to align with the values of its target audience.[5] It has offline listening mode which requires the user to only connect to WiFi occasionally.[6]
24Six has dedicated devices, including the 24Six FamilyPlayer, and the 24Six Solo, which only features music and not video.[6]
Reception
The platform has received mixed reactions. While some appreciate its focus on providing a controlled entertainment environment, others have raised concerns about its alignment with traditional values.[7]
In December 2022, TAG International released a statement criticizing the 24Six media player, calling it "a step in the wrong direction".[2] Additionally, some rabbinical authorities in Lakewood issued a kol koreh (public proclamation) banning the use of the platform.[8]
References
- ↑ "Streamlined" (in en-US). 2024-05-07. https://mishpacha.com/streamlined/.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "TAG Comes Out Against "Kosher" 24Six Media Player" (in en-US). 2022-12-21. https://lakewoodalerts.com/tag-comes-out-against-kosher-media-player/.
- ↑ Goldstein, Riki (2024-03-12). "Mood Mix with Chaim Weiss" (in en-US). https://mishpacha.com/mood-mix-with-chaim-weiss/.
- ↑ "Avraham Fried: No Need to "Krich" to Foreign Music Apps" (in en-US). 2022-11-27. https://collive.com/avraham-fried-no-need-to-krich-to-foreign-music-apps/.
- ↑ "What is 24Six?" (in en-US). 2023-06-30. https://24six.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/16879637432717-What-is-24Six.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Haber, Rabbi Joey. Parashat Yitro: My Very Diverse Same Family (Video). TorahAnytime. 6:21 minutes in. Retrieved 2025-02-13.
- ↑ "Lakewood Rabbanim to Release Kol Koreh Banning Use of 24Six Music Streaming Platform" (in en-US). 2022-12-28. https://lakewoodalerts.com/lakewood-rabbanim-to-release-kol-koreh-banning-use-of-24six-music-streaming-platform/.
- ↑ Green, Baruch (2023-01-03). "READ: Lakewood Roshei Yeshiva and Mechanchim Release Letter Opposing New Frum Streaming Platform" (in en-US). https://vinnews.com/2023/01/03/lakewood-roshei-yeshiva-and-mechanchim-release-letter-opposing-new-frum-streaming-platform/.
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