16 February 28 • 2019
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Award-Winning 
Journalism

The JN wins in several
categories at the
MPA Awards.
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n addition to being a finalist 
for “Newspaper of the Year” in 
its circulation class, the Detroit 
Jewish News took home several 
honors from the Michigan Press 
Association Awards, held in Grand 
Rapids on Jan. 31. 
Contributing Editor 
Robert Sklar won 
first place for Best 
Columnist for his col-
umn “Be Bold.”
“Robert Sklar 
offers readers a clear, 
strong, well-informed 
perspective, plus plenty of informa-
tion and a sense of hope for future 
Israel-Palestinian relations,” the 
judges wrote.
Columnist Ben 
Falik won an 
Honorable Mention 
for his column “Don’
t 
Cheer for Me.” “… 
Falik speaks of the 
internal mania that 
many dads keep bur-
ied inside,” the judges said. 
Contributing Writer Ronelle 
Grier won first place in the Feature 
Story category for her piece, “The 
Unkindest Cut.” According to the 
judges, “Solid report-
ing, well-packaged 
and presented. A 
critical issue that is 
approached with a 
great deal of 
sensitivi-
ty.” Grier also won an 
honorable mention 
for her story “College Blues.” Both 
stories were a part of the Detroit 
Jewish News’
 year-long effort to 
turn the spotlight on issues related 
to teen mental health.
Contributing Writer Robin 
Schwartz won third place in the 

category for her story 
on organ donation, 
“Saving Alfie.” Judges 
wrote, “A well-pack-
aged piece that treats 
the subject with dig-
nity.”
In the category 
of News Enterprise 
Reporting, Contributing Writer 
Barbara Lewis won second place 
for her story “Politically Active.” 
Judges wrote: “Nice story package 
— great writing and 
story flow … there 
were a lot of sources 
and moving parts in 
this story that was a 
pleasure to read.”
In the category of 
“Special Sections,” the 
Jewish News won first place for its 
bridal section. “Magazine quality. 
Fine photography and great arti-
cles for planning a wedding,” the 
judges wrote. The JN also took an 
honorable mention for Celebrate! 
“Very comprehensive special sec-
tion of celebrating everything in 
this Jewish community,” the judges 
wrote.
“The Jewish News is grateful 
that so many talented journalists 
write for our paper,” said Managing 
Editor Jackie Headapohl. “We will 
continue to strive toward providing 
the best journalism we can for our 
readers — stories and columns that 
educate, inspire and inform Metro 
Detroit’
s Jewish community.” ■

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