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Beginnings and Endings

Every newspaper editor knows that one day he will have to step down. He may put the idea out of mind or revel in denial. But the thought is always there, loitering out of sight. Departure may come suddenly by way of death, illness or age. Or it may spring up with the changes that appear everywhere, while the editor persists in remaining unchanged and, therefore, out of step. Or there may simply, and unexpectedly, be an offer he can\’t refuse.

We Jews are eJews

If you can read this, you can Web surf. That\’s the conclusion of a recent survey conducted by Mediamark Research, Inc., for the Joseph Jacobs Organization\’s Jewish Publications Network. The survey found that people who read Jewish newspapers (that\’s you, now) are more likely than not to own a computer and surf the Web. Here\’s the facts:By the way, you can read this same story online at our Web site: www. jewishjournal.com.

Political Disputes at the Jerusalem Post

\”There really has not been a dramatic shakeup here in a long time,\” Tom Rose said, talking about plans to streamline the financially troubled newspaper. \”The issue is really grow or die — and we choose the former.\”

Tales Told Out of School

Some of the differences between The Jewish Journal and the Los Angeles Times are obvious.

‘Forward’ Thinking

Like many a success story, it all started as a joke.\nDave Golding, a major Hollywood publicist, asked neophyte photographer Phil Stern to document the filming of \”Guys and Dolls.\” As a favor to his father, who worked on The Forward, Golding asked Stern to photograph Marlon Brando reading a copy of the Yiddish-language paper.

Twelve Quick Years

Try as I will to guard against it, thepersonal always seems to intrude on my professional life.

Digging Behind Yesterday’sHeadlines

Underneath the headline were threestories – one dealing with President Truman\’s announcement, one withthe opening hours of Israel\’s War of Independence, and the third withJewish reaction in Los Angeles (\”with a spirit of solemnity,\” wrotethe Times reporter) to the news from the Middle East.

Stanley Hirsh Elected New Publisher

Stanley Hirsh, a founding member of The Jewish Journal\’s Board ofDirectors, was elected publisher of this newspaper by a unanimousvote of the Board last week.

Other VoicesIn Memory of Edwin N. Brennglass:

Hillary and I were saddened to learn of your husband\’s death, andwe extend our deepest sympathy. We hope that the love and support ofyour family and friends will sustain and comfort you during thisdifficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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