Gershon Jacobson
1934–2005 (age 71)
Journalist and publisher
Biography
Gershon Jacobson gave the Russian-speaking community a trusted voice through decades of journalism and publishing, chronicling the stories of immigrants while keeping them connected to broader civic life.
He was admired for his dedication to fairness, his mentorship of young writers, and for the warm welcome he extended to readers; his memory is honored at Montefiore Cemetery.