Greetings from our new CEO: Michael Weisdorf
The Canadian Jewish News
A s the vibrant hues of spring unfurl around us, I’m reminded of new beginnings and the promise of optimism this season brings. With it, we embrace the opportunity to embark on new journeys, both personally and profes- sionally. It is also a time for reflection as the Jewish community comes together to celebrate Passover. This past winter, two decades into my professional career, I joined The Canadian Jewish News with a mix of emotions. On one hand, I felt exhilaration upon joining a publication that I remem- bered reading weekly at my grand- parents’ house. Yet, on the other hand, I was joining The CJN at a time when antisemitism reached a new peak in my lifetime. Jewish voices have been si- lenced across Canada amid hate- ful and violent protests. Modern media and messaging platforms allow inflammatory, one-sided, and hateful rhetoric to reach a wider audience than ever before. It was through this lens that I realized the increased importance of an outlet dedicated to the practice of ethical journalism combined with the promise of greater connection. When The CJN was revitalized in 2021 as a digital-first information source, it was done with an eye to the future. As we continue to move forward, we’ll do so with refined objectives and a concen- trated approach. Now, we’re aspiring to reach every Jew- ish household in Canada with the goal of engaging the next generation of readers, listeners, and influencers from coast to coast to coast. In the months ahead, we’ll relaunch our website with dynamic design updates, and introduce a reimagined quarterly magazine, all while establishing new voices through our multimedia channels. The goal is to continue serving our legacy audience with trusted news—while also adding initiatives that appeal to
those who haven’t previously connected with The CJN. You can help us get a head start by sharing this issue with your family and friends, and suggest they visit thecjn.ca to read breaking news stories, sign up for free digital newsletters, and subscribe to the eclectic shows offered through The CJN Podcast Network.
Michael Weisdorf Chief Executive Officer Lila Sarick News Editor Phoebe Maltz Bovy Senior Editor
Ronit Novak Art Director Etery Podolsky Designer Marc Weisblott Managing Editor Michael Fraiman Podcast Director Grace Zweig Sales Director Kathy Meitz General Manager
Board of Directors : Bryan Borzykowski President Sam Reitman Treasurer and Secretary Ira Gluskin
All of these projects will require sup- port to ensure that we can provide our content free of charge for an expanded audience—regardless of affiliation or lo- cation. As a registered journalism organ- ization with the Canada Revenue Agency, charitable tax receipts are provided for contributions that will help us continue our essential work. As an added incentive, we’ll ensure that you are on our mailing list to receive The CJN’s quarterly magazine when it is relaunched this fall. You can make a dona- tion at thecjn.ca/donate or by writing to donate@thecjn.ca . Your contribution will help secure the future of Jewish journalism in Canada—a future that I’m committed to helping see through.
Jacob Smolack Elizabeth Wolfe
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