StreamLive ProThe best way to live stream a Torah class
Short answer: a browser, one camera or phone, and StreamLive Pro. The class goes live on YouTube and Facebook (and more) at once, and afterwards becomes Shorts with Hebrew captions and, if you like, a podcast episode.
Short answer: the simplest reliable setup is a laptop or phone, a clip-on microphone and StreamLive Pro in the browser. Connect YouTube and your Facebook Page once, schedule the class, and press Go live: it goes to both (and up to 3 networks on Creator) at the same moment. After the class, StreamLive Pro can cut Shorts with Hebrew captions from it and turn the recording into a podcast episode. Nothing to install.
What you need
- A camera: the laptop's camera is enough to start. A phone on a stand makes a good second camera (a wide shot of the room, or the book).
- Sound first: a clip-on (lavalier) microphone on the rav matters more than the camera. People forgive a soft picture, not bad sound.
- Internet: a cable or steady Wi-Fi with a steady upload. Run a short test broadcast before the first real class.
Step by step
- Connect the networks once: YouTube and your Facebook Page with their own sign-in. Instagram works with a stream key for each session.
- Schedule the class: choose Schedule broadcast, set the time, and tick Pre-announce to get a YouTube link you can send to the community's WhatsApp group before the class.
- Check the gear: the studio's quick camera and microphone check takes about ten seconds.
- Go live: choose every destination and press Go live. Viewers' comments from YouTube and Facebook appear in one panel.
- After the class: the recording is saved. With automatic Shorts switched on, up to 5 Shorts with Hebrew captions are cut from the strongest moments. See Shorts from a live stream.
Days you do not stream
Nothing goes live by itself unless you scheduled it. If your community does not stream on certain days, simply do not schedule broadcasts for those times.
Which plan
For one class a week to up to three networks, Creator is usually enough (30 live hours and 10 Shorts a month). For several classes a week, more Shorts, translation into other languages or a few volunteers sharing the account, Pro (6 networks, 30 Shorts, 500 translation minutes, 3 team seats). You can start with a 7-day free trial, no credit card.
Reaching people who cannot watch live
- Shorts with Hebrew captions for Reels, TikTok and YouTube Shorts.
- A podcast: each class can become an episode in one RSS feed that you submit to Spotify and Apple Podcasts. See Publish your podcast.
- Translated captions: an English or Hebrew class can get captions in the other language.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best way to live stream a Torah class?
A laptop or phone, a clip-on microphone and StreamLive Pro in the browser. Connect YouTube and your Facebook Page once, schedule the class, and press Go live: it reaches both at the same moment, and afterwards becomes Shorts with Hebrew captions.
Can I stream the class to YouTube and Facebook at the same time?
Yes. One broadcast goes to every network you choose: 3 at once on Creator, 6 on Pro, 20 on Studio.
Does anything go live by itself?
No. Nothing goes live unless you scheduled it, so if you do not stream on certain days, do not schedule broadcasts for those times.
Which plan fits a weekly class?
Usually Creator: 3 networks at once, 30 live hours and 10 Shorts a month. Pro for several classes a week, more Shorts or translation.
Want to try it? 7-day trial, no credit card.
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