Letter from the CEO
A New Year’s Reflection and Commitment to Purpose
A S WE PREPARE to welcome 5786, the Jewish new year invites us to pause — to reflect on the year that has passed and to look ahead with intention and hope. Rosh Hashanah is more than a holiday. It’s a moment of introspec- tion, of realignment. It reminds us that we are each part of a larger story, one that spans generations, communities, and borders. For us at The CJN, this season is also a time to reflect on the values that shape our work and the purpose that drives us forward. This past year brought no short- age of challenges in our communities, across Canada, and around the world. Jewish life has been tested, stretched, and, in many ways, strengthened by how we’ve shown up for one another. Through it all, The CJN has remained committed to delivering journalism that informs, inspires, and connects. We’ve told the difficult stories. We’ve celebrated resilience. And we’ve worked hard to elevate a diverse cho- rus of voices within the Jewish Cana- dian landscape. As we step into the new year, I want to take a moment to thank the
more than 40,000 subscribers, sup- porters, contributors, readers, and listeners who make our work possi- ble. Your trust fuels our mission. It is important to note, especial- ly in a climate where truth and parti- sanship are too often confused, that The CJN is a non-partisan publica- tion. Our role is not to advance politi- cal agendas, but to pursue facts, elevate meaningful discourse, and serve as a platform for a broad spec- trum of Jewish perspectives. We hold ourselves accountable to integ- rity, fairness, and journalistic excel- lence — values that transcend politi- cal lines and speak to the core of who we are as an organization. As the shofar sounds and we be- gin anew, may this year be one of insight, empathy, and courageous storytelling. May it be a year in which our collective conversations bring understanding — not division — and in which community remains at the heart of all we do. Wishing you and your loved ones a sweet, peaceful, and healthy new year. Shana tovah!
MICHAEL WEISDORF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER THE CANADIAN JEWISH NEWS
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