TheJewishPress.com
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Americas largest independent Jewish weekly
Description
There is talk of former Chief Rabbi Lau becoming President of Israel. How do you feel about rabbinical leaders assuming secular roles?
The Jewish Press is the largest independent weekly Jewish newspaper in the United States. The paper, founded by Rabbi Sholom Klass (1916-2000) and Mr. Raphael Schreiber (1885-1980), debuted as a national weekly in January 1960 and quickly won a following for its eclectic mix of Jewish news, political and religious commentary, and special features -- including puzzles, games and illustrated stories -- for young readers.
For four-and-a-half decades now The Jewish Press has championed Torah values and ideals from a centrist or Modern Orthodox perspective. The paper has been a tireless advocate on behalf of the State of Israel, Soviet Jewry, and agunot (women whose husbands refuse to grant them a religious divorce), and has taken the lead in urging a greater communal openness in addressing domestic violence and other social ills.
