Yesterday's News Tomorrow

The history of Jewish journalism in the United States presents something of a challenge. Traditionally historians like to recount the story of progress: development onward and upward from primitive origins to flourishing contemporary success. The history of Jewish journalism in the US by contrast represents at least until recently a story of marked decay.<br>--Dr. Jonathan Sarna Brandeis University</p><p>Jewish newspapers would be more compelling if Jewish readers wanted a more compelling paper. I can't tell you how many times over the years that I've heard readers say 'I read your paper on Shabbat. I don't want to be disturbed. I just want to read nice Jewish news. I don't want things to make me angry.' That makes our role that much more difficult.<br>--Marc S. Klein editor of <I>j. the Jewish news weekly of Northern California</i></p>