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OpenDor Media, formerly known as Jerusalem U, is an Israeli non-profit organization founded in 2009 by Canadian-Israeli filmmaker Raphael Shore. Headquartered in Sunrise, Florida, United States, it operates as a global digital media company with 11-50 employees, specializing in producing feature-length films, short videos, and social media content focused on Israel, Zionism, Judaism, and Jewish education. The organization's mission is to strengthen the understanding and enduring personal connection of young Jews and their peers to Judaism, Israel, and the Jewish people, while addressing contemporary challenges faced by young Jews. Through engaging digital media, OpenDor Media promotes Jewish values, Torah study, and perspectives on global issues, fostering support for Israel and Jewish identity worldwide. It leverages platforms like films and online resources to educate, entertain, and inspire audiences, particularly younger generations, positioning itself as a leading global media company for the 21st century in Jewish and Israel-related educational media. Key leadership includes Andrew Savage as Chief Executive Officer and Noam Weissman as Executive Vice President. The organization collaborates with various stakeholders in the Jewish community, emphasizes inspirational storytelling and digital marketing, and maintains an active presence on social media platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, and X (formerly Twitter) under the tagline 'Media for the Jewish Future.' OpenDor Media has expanded internationally while maintaining its Israeli roots and operates without reported major controversies in available public records, focusing on advocacy and education to counter challenges in Jewish youth engagement.