Charlotte Jewish News


The Charlotte Jewish News is a monthly Jewish magazine headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Content, editor, and circulation

The Charlotte Jewish News reports on local and international Jewish news, events, rituals, and Jewish holidays. It has sections on art, sports, entertainment, health, business, finance, real estate, Jewish travel, as well as kosher recipes.
The circulation as of March 2022 was 4,600 households.

History

The first issue of the Charlotte Jewish News was published in January 1979. That issue was sponsored by the Charlotte Jewish Federation, the Hebrew Academy, and the Jewish Community Center, and its editor was Ann Langman. Its co-Editor and co-founder was Rita Mond, who served as its full-time Editor for many years and subsequently as an advertising executive.
The editors through the years are as follows:
EditorFirst Issue
Ann Langman Jan 1979
Ann Langman and Rita MondDec 1979
Rita MondJun/Jul 1984
Harvey CohenJun/Jul 1994
Cynthia ChapmanAug 1996
Susan KramerMay 1997
Suzanne Cannon Apr 1998
Amy Krakovitz MontoniAug 1998
Shira FirestoneAug 2020
Sep 2025
Elizabeth Breyer JohnsonDecember 2025-

Ownership and management

The Charlotte Jewish News is affiliated with and published by the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte, and operates as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. It is overseen by a board of directors representing members of the Charlotte Jewish community. It is a member of the Jewish Press Association, and abides by its ethics.
The Foundation of Shalom Park, a non-profit agency, owns and manages the properties and facilities for the Charlotte Jewish News.