San Diego Jewish Journal

What San Diego Jewish Journal does

San Diego Jewish Journal is a privately held, small-scale Jewish lifestyle magazine publisher founded in October 2001 by Dr. Mark Moss and Mark Edelstein. The company publishes a monthly, full-color, all-gloss print magazine of approximately 4,000 copies and a digital edition distributed via the Issuu platform to roughly 8,000 email subscribers, reaching more than 14,000 Jewish households across San Diego, Palm Springs, and the Temecula Valley. Its editorial coverage spans Jewish arts, culture, community events, religious observance, food, travel, seniors, and lifestyle content, supplemented by a community calendar, worship guide, and adult education directory. Ancillary products include the eNews email newsletter, The Jewish 411 annual business directory, display advertising sales, and an online Resources Directory listing synagogues, schools, kosher restaurants, and community organizations across four Southern California regions.

The publication's technology stack is intentionally lightweight: a WordPress CMS-based website, Issuu as the digital edition and archive platform, and PayPal for online subscription processing. The company operates without a native mobile app, public API, or disclosed developer-facing integrations, and there is no mention of any AI/ML tooling in the editorial or distribution workflow.

San Diego Jewish Journal generates revenue through three primary streams: annual print subscriptions priced at $72.00 per year, display advertising sold to local Jewish-serving businesses and organizations, and advertising within its digital edition and eNews newsletter. Distribution occurs through direct-to-home print subscriptions, the Issuu-hosted digital edition, and email, with advertising sales handled by co-founder Mark Edelstein as Advertising Director. The business is bootstrapped, with no disclosed funding rounds, no parent company, and a headcount in the 1-10 range, consistent with a niche regional lifestyle publication rather than a scaled media enterprise.

Name

San Diego Jewish Journal

Legal name

San Diego Jewish Journal

Website

https://sdjewishjournal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

San Diego Jewish Journal is a privately held monthly Jewish lifestyle magazine publisher founded in 2001, serving more than 14,000 Jewish households across San Diego, Palm Springs, and Temecula Valley via ~4,000 print copies, an 8,000-reader digital edition, and an eNews newsletter.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Magazine Publishing

NAICS

Periodical Publishers (51312), Periodical Publishers (513120)

SIC

Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721)

akta.pro primary industry

Denominational & Community Periodicals (Church Magazines, Diocesan/Temple Newsletters) (MPAJAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Arts, Culture & Literary Magazines (MPAJAEAN)

Keywords

• Jewish lifestyle magazine
• Community newspaper publishing
• Display advertising services
• Email newsletter publishing
• Regional magazine distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

La Jolla

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Print Subscriptions: Annual print subscriptions sold directly to readers. The magazine publishes approximately 4,000 print copies per issue distributed to Jewish households throughout San Diego, Palm Springs and Temecula Valley.
2. Display Advertising: Display advertising sold to local Jewish businesses, organizations, and advertisers targeting the affluent Jewish community. The magazine features advertising rates based on size and placement.
3. Digital/Email Distribution: Digital edition emailed to 8,000 readers. Email newsletter subscriptions provide advertising opportunities and reader engagement.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

San Diego Jewish Journal publishes a monthly full-color, all-gloss Jewish lifestyle magazine featuring original human interest features, cultural event previews, a community calendar, a guide to Jewish worship, an adult education directory, and regular columns on food, books, sports, arts, seniors, and travel. The magazine is distributed in print (~4,000 copies) and via a digital edition (emailed to 8,000 readers through Issuu), reaching over 14,000 Jewish households across San Diego, Palm Springs, and Temecula Valley. Adjacent offerings include a free eNews email newsletter, an annual business directory called The Jewish 411, an online community Resources Directory, and display advertising services targeting the affluent local Jewish demographic.

Product overview

San Diego Jewish Journal operates as a multi-platform Jewish lifestyle publication comprising a core print and digital magazine product, with ancillary offerings including an eNews newsletter subscription service, an annual business directory called The Jewish 411, display advertising services targeting affluent Jewish audiences, and an online Resources Directory. The magazine is published monthly in both print (approximately 4,000 copies plus mailed) and digital (via ISSU platform) formats, reaching over 14,000 Jewish households throughout San Diego, Palm Springs, and Temecula Valley. The Resources Directory functions as a community service feature providing categorized listings across six main categories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• San Diego Jewish Journal Magazine (Print) A monthly full-color, all-gloss Jewish lifestyle magazine showcasing original human interest features, Jewish cultural event previews, a community calendar, guide to Jewish worship, adult education directory, and regular features on food, books, sports, arts, singles, seniors, and travel — all from a Jewish perspective. Sold via annual print subscriptions at $72.00 per year, delivered to approximately 4,000 Jewish households.
• Digital Edition Digital edition of the San Diego Jewish Journal magazine hosted on the Issuu platform, allowing readers to view and download issues on any device. Emailed to 8,000 readers and accessible through the publication's archive.
• eNews Newsletter A free electronic newsletter subscription delivering reader updates, special advertiser offers, ticket giveaways, and behind-the-scenes information about the publication.
• The Jewish 411 Annual Business Directory Annual business directory published by the San Diego Jewish Journal, serving as a resource guide for the Jewish community across San Diego, Palm Springs, and Temecula Valley.
• Resources Directory Online community resource directory featuring categorized listings including Jewish Day Schools, Kosher Delis and Restaurants, Lifecycle Resources, Older Adult Centers, Organizations, and Synagogues across San Diego, Orange County, Temecula, and Palm Springs regions.
• Display Advertising Services Advertising sales services offering display ad placements in the print and digital editions of the magazine, targeting San Diego's upscale Jewish community. Rate card available via PDF brochure; sales handled by Advertising Director Mark Edelstein.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Hey Alma: A digital-first Jewish culture and news publication targeting younger Jewish audiences. Represents the emerging digital-native competitive threat to legacy print Jewish community publications.
• Kveller: A digital-first Jewish media outlet focused on Jewish parenting, culture, and lifestyle content. Represents the digital-native model that could siphon younger Jewish readers away from print-first community publications like the San Diego Jewish Journal.
• Tablet Magazine: A digital Jewish magazine covering news, arts, and culture with a national readership. Comparable in Jewish lifestyle/arts coverage but operates at national scale and primarily through digital subscriptions.

Direct peers

• J. The Jewish News of Northern California: A regional Jewish news publication serving the San Francisco Bay Area with both print and digital editions. Closely comparable in format, audience targeting (affluent, engaged Jewish readers), and advertising-supported business model.
• Jewish Journal (Los Angeles): The largest Jewish community weekly on the West Coast, serving the LA Jewish community with both print and digital editions. Direct competitor to the San Diego Jewish Journal for advertising dollars and reader attention in the broader Southern California Jewish market.
• New York Jewish Week: A print and digital Jewish community publication serving the New York metropolitan area. Directly comparable in audience (affluent Jewish households), content focus (community news, lifestyle, cultural events), and revenue model.
• The Jewish Week: A New York-based Jewish community newspaper with both print and digital editions targeting metropolitan Jewish readers. Comparable in mission, audience profile, and revenue mix (subscriptions, display advertising, event sponsorships).

Regional players

• Atlanta Jewish Times: A regional Jewish community newspaper serving the Atlanta Jewish community, with a comparable subscription and advertising model. Operates in a different geography but mirrors the San Diego Jewish Journal's role as a regional community publication.
• St. Louis Jewish Light: A regional Jewish community newspaper serving the St. Louis Jewish community with print and digital editions. Mirrors the San Diego Jewish Journal's role as a regional community publication with subscription and advertising revenue.

Broad incumbents

• The Jewish Telegraphic Agency: A global Jewish news wire service and digital publisher covering Jewish news worldwide. Comparable as a Jewish-focused media brand but operates at significantly larger scale with a primarily digital, news-focused model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SDJewishJournal
• Facebookfacebook.com/SanDiegoJewishJournal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/san-diego-jewish-journal

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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