Letter from the Editor
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This editorial letter serves as a farewell address from Martin S. Cohen, outgoing editor of *Conservative Judaism*, reflecting on thirteen years of editorial leadership. Through a retrospective analysis, Cohen examines the evolution of the journal's publication processes and acknowledges key contributors to its sustained operation. The methodology employed involves a comprehensive review of collaborative relationships and institutional changes that shaped the journal's production during his tenure. Cohen identifies significant operational challenges, particularly the departure of professional publication staff, which necessitated redistributed responsibilities among editorial board members. The study highlights the critical role of editorial board collaboration, copyediting support, and institutional partnerships in maintaining scholarly publication standards. Key findings emphasize the importance of sustained institutional support from the Rabbinical Assembly and Jewish Theological Seminary, as well as the contributions of technical and professional staff members. Cohen concludes that successful academic journal management requires robust collaborative networks and institutional commitment. The letter serves as both a historical record of the journal's operational evolution and a testament to collective scholarly endeavor. The editorial transition to Benjamin J. Kramer represents continuity in the journal's mission to explore contemporary Jewish identity and thought within Conservative Judaism's intellectual framework.

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Published 2013
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