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Jewish World Review
Dec. 17, 2002
Artscroll
Love is blind; friendship closes its eyes..   —   Anonymous

ABOUT JWR'S FUTURE

Not long ago, I found myself in the office of a corporate CEO. This fellow is known as a philanthropist, and I was trying for YEARS to meet with him.

After exchanging pleasantries, he became very serious. "If your own readers don't support you," he asked from behind his wide mahogany desk, "then why should I?"

Was the question insensitive? Obviously. But he had a point.

Unlike the CEO, there should be no reason for me to make a "pitch" to you about what JWR is --- and why it needs support.

We defend the values YOU hold dear and do so with elegance and eloquence.

And yet … and yet, we need more and more of our readers to care -- that means you, all of you -- that we have the resources to keep on keeping on. (I'm SINCERELY grateful to those who have contributed!)

For those who aren't aware, JWR is not some multi-million dollar company. It is still a one-man-show run out of a Brooklyn basement.

To be blunt: We need your help and we need it now.

As much as I like to think positively -- it's my nature -- there comes a time when reality sets in. After discussing JWR's situation with "experts," we decided on a few possible scenarios. Here they are. We could …

1) reduce our publishing schedule to twice or three times weekly.

2) become a subscription-only service with a semi-annual charge

3) offer free and "premium" tracks, which would require a fee

4) spruce up our advertising by adding pop-ups. (They are annoying, but they pay well.)

I would like things to stay the way they are, but without funding it's an impossibility.

What we have NO intention of doing is folding. We know the impact we are having in the cultural debate. And, then, there all of those warm letters we receive.

I am NOT asking you to stop reading if you can't make a donation. But I AM reassuring you that you need not be embarrassed if you can only give a small amount.

Whatever the amount, it will be greatly appreciated. At this point, ANYTHING, and I do mean ANYTHING, is better than nothing. Let's not be forced to change how JWR is run.

I've quoted the CEO. Now, let me quote a reader, James Graper: "Should I trust you with my mind but not my money?"

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In gratitude and friendship,
Binyamin L. Jolkovsky,
Editor in Chief




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reality check
Jews, Blacks, and Senator Lott
By Mona Charen

I believe that black voters are very like Jews. They harbor an ancient loyalty to the Democrats that is based, more than anything else, on their suspicion that Republicans don't like or respect them.



controversy!
PBS: Missionary for Islam?
By Daniel Pipes

Tomorrow, PBS, which in fiscal 2002 received $350 million in taxpayers' funds, will air a two-hour documentary that glorifies and, in fact, proselytizes for Islam. On behalf of taxpayers, a public-interest law firm should bring suit against the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.





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It's Not As Tough As You Think: How to smooth out life's bumps (NEW SERIES. YOU'LL ENJOY IT!)
Stay within reality





[ L I F E S T Y L E S ]

In Cincinnati, religious symbols back in public square

Postal Service ignored contamination rules and cost workers their lives, put thousands at risk

Doctors promoting acupuncture for children

INS not to extend deadline for Muslims

Dr. Ed Blonz: Alternative medicine a thorny topic; What is taurine?

Consumer Reports on JWR: Be a good drip and make some coffee



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Laura Ingraham: Who is the better leader: Gore or Lott?

Media Person: Did you get taken?

David Grimes: French government says no to @ symbol

Michelle Kennedy: In defense of moderation

Julia Gorin: Topsy-turvy in New York

Argus Hamilton's political zingers!


GORE: I DECIDED NOT TO RUN IN 2000, TOO
Kept decision not to run a secret throughout 2000 campaign   —  Andy Borowitz

Dick Morris: In defense of Lott (MUST-READ!)

James J. Cramer: Money for nothing

Dan Abrams: Shouldn't there be a standard for what would trigger a war with Iraq?

Terry Eastland: Gray Lady should learn that times have changed

Dennis Prager: Lott, Clinton, and the problem of the career politician (GREAT!)

Frank Gaffney: Serious about defending America

David Horowitz: Trent Lott must go

Leonard Pitts, Jr.: Michael Jackson's disappearing act

Clarence Page: To rob a burning cross of its power (EXCELLENT!)

Capital Comment: Daily news notes, political rumors, and important events that shape politics and public policy in Washington and the world

Wesley Pruden: The soggy remains of a 'landslide'

George Will: Apologies are not enough

Cal Thomas: Sen. Nickles' wish comes true

Thomas Sowell: Lott, race, and hypocrisy





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Mallard Filmore

Jack Higgins

Gary Varvel

Joe Heller

John Deering

Wayne Stayskal

Michael Ramirez

(Att. working columnists and editorial cartoonists: Think you have what it takes to be featured on JWR? Drop us a note. And readers: We're always open for suggestions!)


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