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Good sources needed, even for editorials
While the Opinion Page, as the name implies, deals with opinions, to properly defend a position and to ensure creditability, a good newspaper needs to use accurate information. And as is the case in all aspects of journalism, a reporter or editorial writer is only as good as his sources.
Of course, good sources come in all shapes and sizes and sometimes they are international in scope.
The Oakland Press has continually expressed strong support for Israel and we base our information on very creditable and respected news sources.
For local information on Israel and just on matters related to the Jewish faith, we’ve frequently used the Jewish Community Relations Council of Metropolitan Detroit, with offices in Bloomfield Hills.
Often, they refer us to other sources and we are confident those sources will provide the accurate information for which we are constantly seeking.
For example, last week the Council conducted its annual media luncheon in Detroit and its guest speaker was Gil Hoffman, chief political correspondent and analyst for The Jerusalem Post.
Hoffman’s credentials are impressive. He is well-connected to Israeli and Palestinian leaders and has interviewed every major figure across the Israeli political spectrum, has been interviewed by top media on six continents and is a regular analyst on CNN, Al-Jazeera and other news outlets.
Called “The most optimistic man in Israel” by Israel Television, Hoffman’s writing and TV appearances provide a behind the scenes look at the intrigue and humor in the Israeli political arena. Hoffman, who was raised in Chicago, graduated Magna Cum Laude from Northwestern University’s School of Journalism and wrote for the Miami Herald and Arizona Republic before moving to Israel.
A reserve soldier in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) Spokesman’s Unit, he has lectured in seven countries and 36 U.S. states. He lives in Jerusalem with his wife, and two children.
If you want to discuss matters concerning the Middle East, you obviously couldn't find a better source.
Look for Hoffman’s comments in this Sunday’s editorial in the Forum Section.
Of course, good sources come in all shapes and sizes and sometimes they are international in scope.
The Oakland Press has continually expressed strong support for Israel and we base our information on very creditable and respected news sources.
For local information on Israel and just on matters related to the Jewish faith, we’ve frequently used the Jewish Community Relations Council of Metropolitan Detroit, with offices in Bloomfield Hills.
Often, they refer us to other sources and we are confident those sources will provide the accurate information for which we are constantly seeking.
For example, last week the Council conducted its annual media luncheon in Detroit and its guest speaker was Gil Hoffman, chief political correspondent and analyst for The Jerusalem Post.
Hoffman’s credentials are impressive. He is well-connected to Israeli and Palestinian leaders and has interviewed every major figure across the Israeli political spectrum, has been interviewed by top media on six continents and is a regular analyst on CNN, Al-Jazeera and other news outlets.
Called “The most optimistic man in Israel” by Israel Television, Hoffman’s writing and TV appearances provide a behind the scenes look at the intrigue and humor in the Israeli political arena. Hoffman, who was raised in Chicago, graduated Magna Cum Laude from Northwestern University’s School of Journalism and wrote for the Miami Herald and Arizona Republic before moving to Israel.
A reserve soldier in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) Spokesman’s Unit, he has lectured in seven countries and 36 U.S. states. He lives in Jerusalem with his wife, and two children.
If you want to discuss matters concerning the Middle East, you obviously couldn't find a better source.
Look for Hoffman’s comments in this Sunday’s editorial in the Forum Section.
posted by Allan Adler at
10:24 AM
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