Kesher Talk

When the Dutch Jewish Weekly was founded in 1865, it was one of many Jewish publications in the Netherlands. Now known as the Nieuw Israelietisch Weekblad, or New Israelite Weekly, it´s the oldest — in fact, the only — Jewish weekly left in the country.

Unless the newspaper secures substantial funding soon, however, it may be in danger of folding.

Recently the paper admitted its precarious financial situation and its board and editor in chief began a rescue effort. Initially it will target the Jewish community in Holland and abroad, but the paper also is considering asking non-Jewish groups for assistance.

The paper also wants to discourage readers from passing on their copies of the paper to others, hoping this will lead more people to take out subscriptions.

posted by William @ 10/29/2003 09:02:10 AM