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1942 - 2024

Covering and Connecting
Jewish Detroit Every Week

To make a donation to the
DETROIT JEWISH NEWS
FOUNDATION
go to the website
www.thejewishnews.com

The Detroit Jewish News (USPS 275-520)

is published every Thursday at

32255 Northwestern Highway, #205,

Farmington Hills, Michigan. Periodical

postage paid at Southfield, Michigan, and

additional mailing offices.

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Detroit Jewish News,

32255 Northwestern Highway, #205,

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MISSION STATEMENT The Detroit Jewish News will be of service to the Jewish community. The Detroit Jewish
News will inform and educate the Jewish and general community to preserve, protect and sustain the Jewish
people of greater Detroit and beyond, and the State of Israel.

VISION STATEMENT The Detroit Jewish News will operate to appeal to the broadest segments of the greater
Detroit Jewish community, reflecting the diverse views and interests of the Jewish community while advancing the
morale and spirit of the community and advocating Jewish unity, identity and continuity.

DETROIT JEWISH NEWS
32255 Northwestern Hwy. Suite 205,
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
248-354-6060
thejewishnews.com



Publisher
The Detroit Jewish News Foundation

| Board of Directors:
Chair: Gary Torgow
Vice President: David Kramer
Secretary: Robin Axelrod
Treasurer: Max Berlin
Board members: Mark Davidoff,
Michael J. Eizelman, Larry Jackier,
Jeffrey Schlussel, Mark Zausmer

Executive Director:
Marni Raitt
Alene and Graham Landau Archivist Chair:


Mike Smith
Founding President & Publisher Emeritus:

Arthur Horwitz
Founding Publisher
Philip Slomovitz, of blessed memory

The Detroit Jewish News
Foundation Giving Society

The Rebecca and Andrew Hayman Giving Fund
Nancy and James Grosfeld
The Honorable Bernard Friedman

Editorial
Director of Editorial:
Jackie Headapohl
jheadapohl@thejewishnews.com
Contributing Editors:
David Sachs, Keri Guten Cohen
Senior Staff Reporter:
Danny Schwartz
dschwartz@thejewishnews.com
Editorial Assistant:
Sy Manello
smanello@thejewishnews.com
Digital Manager:
Elizabeth King
eking@thejewishnews.com

Contributing Writers:
Nate Bloom, Rochel Burstyn,
Suzanne Chessler, Shari S. Cohen,
Louis Finkelman, Samantha Foon, Yevgeniya
Gazman, Stacy Gittleman, Gary Graff, Esther
Allweiss Ingber, Barbara Lewis, Jennifer Lovy,
Rabbi Jason Miller, Alan Muskovitz, Karen
Schwartz, Robin Schwartz, Steve Stein,
Nathaniel Warshay, Julie Smith Yolles, Ashley
Zlatopolsky


Advertising Sales
Director of Advertising: Keith Farber
kfarber@thejewishnews.com
Senior Account Executive:
Kathy Harvey-Mitton
kmitton@thejewishnews.com

| Business Office
Director of Operations: Amy Gill
agill@thejewishnews.com
Operations Manager: Ashlee Watkins
Circulation: Danielle Smith
Billing Coordinator: Pamela Turner

| Production By
Farago & Associates
Manager: Scott Drzewiecki
Designers: Kaitlyn Iezzi, Kelly Kosek,


Michelle Sheridan

PURELY COMMENTARY

from the executive director
Keep Local Jewish Journalism Alive
S

ince 1942, the Detroit Jewish
News has been a trusted
source of information
for Jewish Detroit, binding our
community together during the
best of times and the
most trying of times.
The past year, for
instance, has impacted
the worldwide
Jewish community
in unfathomable
ways. Since Oct. 7,
2023, antisemitism
and anti-Israel sentiment has
risen around the world. As history
unfolds around us and important
news breaks every day, it is more
critical than ever that Jewish news
organizations continue to survive
and thrive, both online and in print.
In early 2021, the Detroit
Jewish News Foundation officially
took over the publishing of the
Detroit Jewish News. The newly
restructured 501(c)3 now had the

twofold responsibility of publishing
the weekly paper and managing
the William Davidson Archives
of Jewish Detroit History. Our
“Bridge to the Future” Campaign,
which included ongoing pledges
from donors throughout the
community, coupled with two

generous $250,000 gifts, allowed
us to make the transition from
profit to nonprofit. We paid off
old debt, moved to a smaller office
and limited staff to essential team
members.
At the same time, a new Board
of Directors was established to take

the Foundation into its new era.
To lay the groundwork, the Board
developed a new mission and vision
statement that would serve as our
north star while, at the same time,
making sure we stayed true to our
Zionist roots.
If you have noticed a difference
in the content of the Jewish News
these last few years, that has been
quite intentional. More than ever,
the paper is a collective celebration
of our incredible Metro Detroit
Jewish community. With more than
2 million pageviews on our website
this past year, we know our content
resonates with readers. Further, our
writers, editors and page designers
have received glowing accolades
from our peers in the newspaper
industry, including awards from the
Society for Professional Journalists
(SPJ) and the American Jewish
Press Association (AJPA).
However, times have never been
tougher for print newspapers. We

Marni Raitt

Despite these challenges, we remain committed to keeping our news accessible.

In fact, we haven’t raised our print subscription rates since 2013, and all our

stories are available for free at thejewishnews.com. But we can’t continue this

critical work without your help.

Your donation, no matter the size, ensures that the Detroit Jewish News can

continue to deliver trusted, independent reporting and amplify the voices of

our community. Together, we can ensure our stories are heard, our values are

defended and our community remains strong.

2024 Numbers At A Glance

PRINT
SUBSCRIBERS

-4%

WEBSITE
PAGEVIEWS

FREE

+
121%

PAPER, PRINTING
& POSTAGE

Keep Local
Jewish Journalism
Alive

The past year has impacted the worldwide Jewish community in unfathomable

ways. Since Oct. 7, 2023, antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment has risen around

the world. Now, as history unfolds and important news breaks every day, it is

more critical than ever that Jewish news organizations continue to survive and

thrive, both online and in print.

Since 1942, the Detroit Jewish News has been shining a light on the truth,

preserving our community’s stories and standing as a pillar of strength during

trying times. With more than 2 million pageviews on our website in the past

year, it is evident our coverage resonates with readers.

However, times have never been tougher for print newspapers. We are constantly

battling the rising costs of paper, printing and postage, coupled with the expense

of engaging top digital talent, freelance writers and investigative journalists. Also,

like most print publications, the Detroit Jewish News has seen a gradual decrease

in print subscribers as readers migrate to free digital content.