Pets and patrons in May

Jewish Rhode Island readers love their pets. Just look at the pages in the middle of this issue, and you can see that. Dogs, cats and even a lizard! And our clergy love their pets too. This year, we are featuring a few pets from the pulpit.

I am amazed that each year, our announcement of the May pets issue draws in a new group of respondents along with the loyal pet owners from previous years. We welcome you all!

And that speaks to our role as a community newspaper for all of the Rhode Island Jewish community. We really try to have a little something for everyone.

Sometimes it doesn’t seem like it. Your event may not get the coverage you believe it deserves. There may be a milestone that goes by without immediate coverage. But remember, we are small. Tiny by many standards. And we do what we can to get something for everyone over the course of several issues. We are also a monthly. So, if it seems like we have missed something, check the next print paper. Or, look at the electronic newsletter that is sent mid-month.

And if you would like to write for us, or if you know someone who might be a good addition to our group of freelance writers, let us know. The more writers we have the more news we can cover for the Jewish community of Rhode Island. By referring writers to us, you are helping to sustain your Jewish community newspaper.

Another way to help sustain us it to contribute to our annual patron campaign. I’m sure you noticed those envelopes falling from this paper. That is always a surefire sign that the patron campaign is underway. Gifts to Jewish Rhode Island’s patron campaign go directly into the operating fund for the newspaper and help us meet our budget goals. Printing and postage are key components to a newspaper and the costs continue to rise. We are fortunate that we have generous patrons who contribute each year. But contributions of any size make a difference.

Jewish journalism is alive and well. Let’s keep it that way in Rhode Island. Reach out to me with comments and concerns: editor@jewishallianceri.org.

Fran Ostendorf

Interim Editor