Category Archives: Jewish Journalism

Is Jewish Media For Jews Only?

Comment: The Jewish Telegraphic Agency, at jta.org, is not “intended for the private consumption of Jews.” Nor are most communal Jewish papers, which get by on advertising dollars. The Jewish Journal, which publishes more Stormfront-fodder than JTA, has (or at … Continue reading

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What Will David Suissa’s Presidential Role Mean For The Jewish Journal?

Perhaps David Suissa will be able to tip the Jewish Journal more towards the political center instead of primarily hanging out on the left? Perhaps he will make the newspaper more Orthodox friendly? Or perhaps his expertise will be probably … Continue reading

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Jerusalem Post Fires Larry Derfner For Justifying Terrorist Attack On Israelis

Larry Derfner is a far-left Israel-hating writer who has frequently contributed to the Jewish Journal of Los Angeles. How could an Israel-hater contribute to the Jewish Journal of Los Angeles? Because the Jewish Journal is a leftist publication and the … Continue reading

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Editor Phil Jacobs Investigates Sexual Abuse Within Baltimore’s Orthodox Community

From the Baltimore City Paper: Late last month, Phil Jacobs, executive editor of the Baltimore Jewish Times, was packing his bags and feeling anxious. He was on his way to the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival. Standing Silent, a documentary directed … Continue reading

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Yisroel Pensack: Longtime Editor-Publisher of Northern California’s ‘j.’ Weekly to Retire

Marc S. Klein, longtime editor and publisher of San Francisco-based  j., the Jewish news weekly of Northern California, is planning to retire. “I’ll be leaving probably sometime in the fall. I’m exhausted…I asked to leave and the board made it possible,” Klein … Continue reading

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