Redesigning the NJJN for a new era in Judaism and journalism
by Andrew Silow-Carroll
June 9, 2009
Pessimism and revival were the themes when journalist Sam Freedman spoke at a retreat for NJJN board members earlier this year. He spoke of the dot-com revolution that transformed reading habits and undermined the business model of print newspapers. It’s a familiar story of lost ad revenue, fading dailies, and unemployed journalists.
But there are reasons to hold off on the shiva for the Jewish press.Read More
by Marilyn Silverstein
June 9, 2009
Ask Andy Frank to sum up the impact of the economic downturn on the annual campaign of United Federation of Princeton Mercer Bucks, and he answers without hesitation. “I’ll give you two words — devastating and heartbreaking,” said Frank, executive director of the federation.Read More
Three faiths walk in pursuit of peace
by Virginia L. Luppescu
June 9, 2009
Carrying a banner decorated with stars of David, crosses, and crescents, nearly 100 Jews, Christians, and Muslims marched together in Trenton during the Tri-Faith Walk on Sunday, May 31. Read More
Israeli Avi Beker places ‘chosenness’ at heart of conflict
by Marilyn Silverstein
June 5, 2009
At the very heart of the Arab-Israeli conflict, said Avi Beker, is a kind of theological sibling rivalry among the descendants of the prophet Abraham — Jews, Christians, and Muslims.”Read More