The Alliance names Kirsch’s successor

PROVIDENCE – Arthur Norman, a resident of Providence, has agreed to become interim executive editor of The Jewish Voice, effective Sept. 14, Jeffrey Savit, chief executive officer and president of the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island – and the publisher of The Jewish Voice – recently announced in an email to the paper’s editorial board.

Arthur, a dedicated volunteer to The Jewish Voice for more than a year, has served as an editorial consultant and freelance contributing writer to the paper. When Executive Editor Nancy Kirsch visited Israel last January with the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island’s mission to Israel, Arthur fulfilled many of her responsibilities.

“Nancy Kirsch has been working and will continue to work with Arthur during this brief transition to ensure a smooth hand-off,” Savit wrote in his email. “I extend my personal thanks to Nancy and Arthur; The Jewish Voice shall remain in good hands.”

Arthur, a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, holds degrees in English and elementary education. He came to The Jewish Voice after, first, a 20-year business career and, most recently, as an English teacher in Providence’s public schools for 16 years.