The new year is well underway, and I hope you are all off to a good start. I’m happy to report I have now been the editor of this historic publication for five years! These past years, much like most I am quite sure, have been filled with change, chaos, joy, wonder, and exciting local, national, and world events. It has been an honor and a privilege to bring stories of these things to you and to become a part of this newspaper’s 90-year tradition.
I’m sure many of you now read The Observer on our website. But I am sure many of you are like me and enjoy reading the news in print, maybe with a steaming cup of coffee or tea on the side.
The Jewish Federation is dedicated to the values of local journalism and is committed to continuing The Observer into the future. But as you can imagine, the cost of producing a print newspaper has skyrocketed along with many other of life’s pleasures.
A few months back, we included fundraising envelopes in the pages of the newspaper to highlight our work and to ask for your support to help us meet the rising costs of producing this publication. I am pleased to announce that thanks to your generosity our campaign raised approximately $17,000, more than any year in recent memory!
Thank you for your support of our work and your dedication to local Jewish journalism. I always enjoy your letters, even when they challenge or criticize something. And I continue to welcome the feedback. At its best, journalism serves to engage and inform a community, reflecting its values and serving as a living document of current events. I hope we have done that for all of you and promise to continue raising the bar.
Wishing you all a prosperous 2025 filled with good health, and good times with those you hold most dear.
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