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Religious-National Weekly 'Olam Katan' Expands to 80 Pages with New Design and Writers

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The Israeli religious-national weekly "Olam Katan" expands from a Shabbat newsletter to an 80-page weekly newspaper with new design, writers, and wider distribution across Israel. The print upgrade complements its growing digital presence, aiming to deepen its role as a leading media outlet in the community.

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  • Olam Katan expands from a Shabbat leaflet to an 80-page weekly newspaper.
  • The publication features new writers and a modern design with a new logo.
  • Distribution extends beyond synagogues to new locations nationwide.
  • Content includes news, commentary, Jewish topics, culture, and in-depth articles.
  • Digital presence grows with a news website and social media reaching millions monthly.
  • The move aims to strengthen Olam Katan as a leading religious-national media group.

The longstanding Shabbat newsletter "Olam Katan," popular within Israel's religious-national community, is undergoing a major transformation into a full-fledged weekly newspaper. Starting this week, the publication will feature over 80 pages of diverse content, including news, commentary, personal columns, Jewish topics, society, culture, and in-depth magazine articles. This expansion includes a refreshed design, a completely new logo, and a significantly enlarged distribution network that extends beyond traditional synagogue handouts to new locations across the country.

Alongside the familiar and beloved writers, "Olam Katan" is adding new voices to provide a broader range of perspectives on pressing issues affecting both the religious community and Israeli society at large. The redesign aims to enhance the reading experience, shifting from a simple Shabbat leaflet to a comprehensive weekly journalistic product.

This print expansion complements the publication's recent digital growth, which includes the launch of a news website and active social media channels that collectively reach millions of monthly viewers. The editorial team emphasized their goal to offer readers a high-quality, valuable weekly newspaper that reflects their ambition to deepen and broaden their role as a leading media group in the religious-national sector. "Olam Katan. Now bigger," they stated.

The move marks a significant step in the publication's evolution, aiming to provide richer content and a more engaging experience for its expanding audience.

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