
Independent Journalism in an Era of Polarization
A Conversation with Jodi Rudoren, Editor-in-Chief of the Forward

Fri, May 17, 2024
12 P.M. ET
The City Club of Cleveland 1317 Euclid Avenue, Suite 100 Cleveland, OH 44115 / ZOOM
THANKS TO ALL WHO JOINED US!
This event was not recorded.
As the world’s eyes follow the Israel-Hamas war, the recent Iran attack, and the repercussions on American campuses and beyond, the need for rigorous reporting and respected journalism has never been more essential. The Forward is the nation’s most widely read Jewish news outlet, a fiercely independent and non-ideological source for news, culture and opinion across the political spectrum.
Jodi Rudoren became editor-in-chief of the Forward in 2019 after more than two decades at The New York Times, including a stint as Jerusalem bureau chief. Having personally covered two prior Israel-Hamas wars, in 2012 and 2014, Rudoren has been a leading commentator since Oct. 7, appearing on CNN and MSNBC and speaking at numerous college campuses, synagogues, and more.
Join the City Club as we hear from Jodi Rudoren about the complexities journalists have faced in reporting on the war abroad and antisemitism here in the United States.
This event is hosted by the City Club of Cleveland.

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