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Jewish TelegraphThe Jewish Telegraph was founded in December 1950 by Frank and Vivienne Harris, the parents of the current Editor, Paul Harris. Frank Harris was a London freelance journalist who, on his arrival in Manchester, could not credit the fact that the citys only Jewish newspaper was a freesheet. He determined, against all advice, to establish a Jewish weekly. From day one, the Jewish Telegraph found a place in the hearts of the Manchester Jewish community. Never before had a British Jewish community enjoyed the benefit of an independently owned newspaper which fought its causes, allowed the activities of its communal organisations for the first time to become known to all and for Manchester firmly to establish its name as a vital cog in Anglo-Jewry. The community suddenly became aware of the work its delegates were undertaking at the Board of Deputies in London. It now knew of wider issues affecting Anglo-Jewry, but first and foremost the very essence of the Jewish Telegraph still today this was a local Jewish newspaper, with local Jewish news, features, etc. taking priority over all else. Whilst being a communal newspaper, the Jewish Telegraph has never been in the pocket of the community or its leaders. It is fiercely independent, despising what it has always termed Macherdom those leaders who seek to hog the headlines for their own, rather than the communitys benefit. In 1976, the Jewish Telegraph decided to widen its field of coverage and established a separate Leeds edition with its own editorial and advertising staff and office in that city. In the last 25 years, the Jewish has become as much a part of Shabbat as challah and chopped liver. A staff of nine is maintained there. In 1981, the Jewish Telegraph expanded further, acquiring the title of the monthly Liverpool Jewish Gazette, immediately giving Merseyside, for the first time, its own Jewish weekly. The Jewish Telegraph, has its own advertising and editorial staff in Liverpool, based in offices at Harold House, the Liverpool Jewish Community Centre. In June 1992, on the demise of the Glasgow Jewish Echo, the Jewish Telegraph moved into Scotland within a week and began to produce a weekly edition north of the border which continues to thrive. A staff of four works from office accommodation at the Glasgow Maccabi complex. In 1995 the Jewish Telegraph became the only Jewish newspaper outside London when it took over its longstanding rival, the Jewish Gazette, and incorporated the title into its own. The latest addition to the Jewish Telegraph was in December 1999 with the introduction of a website, which is entirely updated in the early hours of every Friday morning. In each of the four major Jewish communities it serves, the Jewish Telegraph has a reputation for fearlessness, refusing to be gagged by those who would prefer to sweep under the carpet injustice, or in many cases ineptitude, which sadly afflict many organisations. The communal leadership of the four major regions we cover may not agree with all that we publish, but they respect what the Jewish Telegraph stands for. The Jewish Telegraph, supports traditional Orthodoxy, but its columns are open equally to all shades of opinion whether it be Reform, Progressive or Haredi. The Jewish Telegraph has always offered its wholehearted support to Israel and Israeli causes, but where it has been necessary, we have offered constructive criticism of the State, although never in a way which might damage it. The Jewish Telegraph is owned solely by Vivienne and Paul Harris, who are responsible for its day-to-day running. Modern technology allows journalists to input directly from Leeds, Liverpool, Glasgow, London or wherever else correspondents are situated. The Jewish Telegraph has unrivalled international and national news coverage too which is 24 hours ahead of the Jewish Chronicle. This is due to the fact that the newspaper goes to bed on Thursday evening, nearly 24 hours later than the Chronicle. External links - http://www.jewishtelegraph.com
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Contact mail@jewishtelegraph.com or view the contact us section on the website.
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