THE BROADSHEET:
The very first thing you see when you pick up Hamodia's weekend edition, the broadsheet — the front page that wraps the other sections — provides a basic preview of important stories, a visual highlight of each section, and a teaser for an exciting story inside.
Index — Detailed index of the columns, features and news contained in all the sections.
Weather Report (Inner broadsheet flap) — A color, custom-designed page provides:
- five-day forecast for New York
- color-coded and keyed national weather map
- three-day forecast for regional, national and international Jewish cities
- Israel weather map
SECTION A: National News
This rich, multi-themed section encompasses national and local features and news summaries, business, health, science and technology articles and features.
The weekend features found in this section include:
Ten to One — A crisp and brief interview with a timely or newsworthy individual.
Drawing Conclusions — A selection of the past week's memorable political cartoons and quotes that appeared in Hamodia's daily editions.
On the Record — Highlights of the week's news through quotes from the broader media.
News Wraps — Summaries of national and local news culled from the week's daily editions.
National and Metro — Fresh national and local features.
National Agenda — Our very own political pundit examines timely issues through the prism of a Torah perspective.
Credit Report — Mortgage broker takes you through the ins and outs of getting a mortgage or loan.
On the House — Relevant information for renovating or decorating homes.
Dining Guide — Small but powerful ads provide a crucial guide for kosher diners.
All the News That Prints in Fits — A seriously satirical look at the weekly news.
Out of the Box — An exclusive marketing column geared to businesses in our community.
Seeking Solutions — Internationally renowned Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski, M.D., uses his trademark wit, wisdom and wellspring of experience to help readers resolve pressing problems.
SECTION B: International News
An exclusive, comprehensive roundup of Israel news and features, as well as international highlights:
Political Arena — An inside look at backroom political developments.
Photos of the Week — A photographic spread of Gedolim in Eretz Yisrael.
Lite from Yerushalayim — An exclusive column that presents the light side of living in Yerushalayim.
Mesilah — The Path to Stability — A bi-weekly column that navigates contemporary financial challenges.
Special News Feature — Life in Israel.
Privileged Information — Hamodia's veteran military correspondent provides off-the-record information and analysis.
SECTION C: Community News
Uniting readers and communities throughout the Jewish world, this section keeps growing and forging closer connections with our global brethren.
Candlelighting, Shiur Yomi Calendar — Starting and ending times for Shabbos in major Jewish communities; listings for daily lectures.
Weekly Biography — Focus on the life of a legendary Torah personality whose yahrtzeit is that particular week.
The World of Kiruv — Inspiration permeates the gripping stories of ba'alei teshuvah returning to their roots, a kiruv activist, or a kiruv organization's gripping stories.
Community Briefs — Tidbits of news of Rebbes, Roshei Yeshivah and Rabbanim throughout the world with a special spotlight on communal events in England and throughout Europe.
Coast to Coast — A lively roundup of news and events in our extended "community," reaching frum kehillos from coast to coast.
Ruach in the Windy City — Chicago's Jewish community proudly shares its developments.
Baltimore News — Another thriving Jewish community develops its own column in this section.
Lakewood News — An in-depth and dynamic view of the Lakewood community. Featuring: Around Town, A Trip Down Memory Lane, Community Calendar, Announcements and Community Briefs.
Catskill News — News from the year-round community thrives in this popular summer resort.
News from the Sunshine State — A bright look at vibrant and growing Jewish communities in Florida that also host thousands of winter vacationers from all over the world.
News From our Neighbors Up North — A glimpse into the week's developments in major Canadian communities.
Tributes — Heartwarming and uplifting tributes that provide consolation to grieving families and to other mourners, as well as inspiration to the broader community.
Book, Event and Institutional Reviews — New releases, innovative projects and institutions, newsworthy organizational events that mark milestones, summarized for our readers.
Readers' Forum — A forum for readers to respectfully exchange ideas and suggestions.
Europe News and Briefs — News, pictures and briefs from Europe.
Simchah Scroll — A joyous roundup of simchos in the community.
Simchah Planner — At-a-glance directory of simchah-related goods and services.
SECTION D: Daily News
The world's only Orthodox Anglo-Jewish daily, published Monday through Friday, Hamodia daily made history when it was launched in December of 2003. Its growth since its introduction can best be described as meteoric. A top-caliber newspaper that presents hard-hitting news, analyses and supplementary features, Hamodia fills the void for the growing population of disenchanted readers who shun the textual and visual immorality and sensationalism of modern-day secular journalism.
For a detailed description of the daily's features and exclusive columns, see OUR DAILY EDITION.
MAGAZINE:
The Hamodia Magazine is a complimentary glossy color publication. This family magazine entertains and educates all members of the family over and over again.
The features in our magazine include:
Your Voice — A lively exchange of letters to the editor.
Torah Thoughts — A rotating roster of prestigious Rabbanim brings parashah-related thoughts from sefarim to the readers.
Halachah/Kashrus — A column that alternates between timely and pertinent halachos l'maaseh and kashrus issues.
Chinuch — Prominent mechanchim discuss current dilemmas and attempt to present practical solutions.
Features — Interviews, historical and contemporary topics, local and international subjects, all compete for space in this popular venue for original, fascinating and reliable articles.
Rebbetzin Tzipporah Heller — Her deep insights are made accessible to all.
Short Story — Fiction and nonfiction stories thrill our readers and capture their imaginations.
Person-to-Person — A brief profile of a person in the community whose accomplishments are noteworthy.
Humor — Our very own humor columnist tickles our readers' fancies with his down-to-earth comedy.
Serialized Story — An original, serialized story keeps readers in suspense week after week as they follow the developments of a well-designed plot with realistic characters experiencing true-to-life dramatic situations.
In Balance — A concise guide on how to deal with the practical areas of life.
Health Matters — Well-researched tips provide basic medical advice.
Food Section — A picture-perfect two-page recipe section to delight all palates.
Hamodia For You — This 8-page section geared to the junior set includes a short story, a serialized story, crafts, recipes, fun page, cartoon story, a professional advice line and more!
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