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<&Hebrew> CHADASHOT <&/Hebrew>

<&Hebrew> Chadashot

began publication in 1963 boasting to be "Dublin's only Jewish weekly"." It was entirely written and published by the young, but served the community as a whole. Over the years it had to compete with other Jewish magazines but more of these were short-lived while <&Hebrew> Chadashot

remained constant.

The aims of <&Hebrew> Chadashot

were to inform on up-coming events, report on past events, but most of all to give an editorial on community topics. This often got them into trouble. The editorial was often of a serious nature, so to compensate, the remainder of the magazine was generally written with a light-hearted air. There was a sports column giving details of results and matches at Maccabi. It also served the community by announcing births, deaths, wedding, engagements, etc. and in general kept its redership up to date.

Even though it claimed to be a "weekly" magazine it would sometimes be delayed a couple of weeks due to insufficient funds or staff shortages. On a few occasions it had to become a monthly or fortnightly.

<&Hebrew> Chadashot

was looked on with furrowed brows by elders and prominent members of the community for its irreverant and often controversial stance on important topics. It often had to print apologies but overall it maintained the support of most of the community.

It received many "angry" letters over the years, but just as many expressed gratitude for dealing with topics which needed airing.

<&Hebrew> Chadashot

stopped publication in the early 1970s' due to the editorial staff (who were voluntary) going on to do other things. In its seven years of existence it produced interest and enthusiasm never since re-created. It is true to say that it is missed. Ross Hackett
