How to Be a Jew How to Be a Jew …. Who is Starting a Print Magazine, with Alana Newhouse
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May 29, 2025 
Alana Newhouse, Editor-in-chief of Tablet magazine, discusses the launch of their new print magazine in a digital age. She explains the yearning for tangible media in response to AI-generated content, asserting the irreplaceable value of human storytelling. Alana dives into the unique integration of Jewish values within the magazine's framework, focusing on creativity inspired by the Ten Commandments. The conversation highlights how print media fosters deeper connections to culture and memory, making a case for thoughtfully engaging with the stories that shape our lives.
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Print as Trust in AI Era
- Alana believes print is vital in an era of AI-generated unknown content.
- Print offers a trustworthy, human-made product that readers can physically hold and trust.
Print over Interpretive Dances
- Alana jokes that instead of interpretive dances, print magazines are the practical way to connect with readers meaningfully.
- This underscores the tangible value of physical media in a digital world.
Dentist's Challenge Inspires Commitment
- Alana shares a story of a dentist who challenged her to fully commit to journalism because readers rely on trustworthy analysis.
- This dentist's voice shapes her editorial decisions as a symbol of responsibility to readers.