Miriam Goldberg facts for kids

Miriam Goldberg (born Miriam Harris; May 18, 1916 – January 8, 2017) was an important American newspaper publisher. For many years, from 1972 to 2017, she was the main editor and publisher of the Intermountain Jewish News. This newspaper is based in Denver, Colorado.

In 1987, Miriam Goldberg was honored by being added to the Colorado Women's Hall of Fame. This special group recognizes women who have made big contributions to Colorado.

Miriam's Early Life and School Days

Miriam Harris was born in Chicago, Illinois, on May 18, 1916. She grew up in Denver, Colorado, in a Jewish family. Her parents were Harry Harris and Minnie Shibko.

She went to Teller Elementary School, Aaron Gove Junior High, and East High School in Denver. After high school, she attended Lindenwood College in St. Charles, Missouri. She also studied at the University of Colorado Denver.

Becoming a Newspaper Editor and Publisher

On February 12, 1936, Miriam married Max Goldberg. Max was a writer for The Denver Post, another newspaper.

Max Goldberg started his own advertising company. This company helped politicians with their campaigns. In 1943, he bought the Intermountain Jewish News for just one dollar. This newspaper had been around since 1913 but was having money problems. Max worked hard to make the paper successful again, both financially and with its stories.

After Max passed away in 1972, Miriam Goldberg took over. She became both the editor and the publisher of the newspaper. This meant she was in charge of all the news stories and the business side of the paper.

Family Involvement in the Newspaper

In 1983, one of Miriam's sons, Rabbi Hillel Goldberg, became the executive editor. This meant he helped manage the newspaper's content. Other family members, like her grandchildren Shana R. Goldberg and Tehilla R. Goldberg, also worked at the paper.

What the Intermountain Jewish News Covers

The Intermountain Jewish News reports on many different topics. It covers local events in states like Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming, Utah, and Montana. It also shares national news from the United States and news from Israel and other Jewish communities around the world.

Under Miriam Goldberg's leadership, the newspaper started covering more than just community news. It began to report on bigger regional issues. Miriam made sure the paper showed all sides of a story. This way, readers could learn about different viewpoints on important topics.

Other Ways Miriam Helped Her Community

Miriam Goldberg was also involved in other groups. She was a past vice president of Hadassah, a large Jewish women's organization. She was also on the executive board of the Colorado Press Association. This group supports newspapers and journalists in Colorado.

Miriam also spent time as a Braille transcriber. This means she helped turn written words into Braille, a special system of raised dots that blind people can read with their fingertips.

Awards and Special Honors

Miriam Goldberg received many awards for her work.

• In 1979, she won the Colorado Press Association Award of Excellence.
• On September 9, 1982, the Governor of Colorado, Richard Lamm, declared it "Miriam Goldberg Recognition Day."
• In 1987, the Colorado Press Women named her "Woman of the Year."
• Also in 1987, she was inducted into the Colorado Women's Hall of Fame. This is a very high honor for women in Colorado.

Miriam Goldberg's Passing

Miriam Goldberg passed away on January 8, 2017. She was 100 years old.