Chronicle poll results: Sources of Jewish and Israel news
We asked our readers how they primarily stay informed about news related to Israel and the Jewish world. Here's what they said.
Last week, the Chronicle asked its readers in an online poll the following question: “How do you primarily stay informed about news related to Israel and the Jewish world?” Of the 255 people who responded, 41% said national or Israeli Jewish news media; 28% said the Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle; 25% said mainstream (non-Jewish) news media; 5% said social media and friends; and 1% said community events. Comments were submitted by 66 people. A few follow.
I subscribe to Haaretz, read mainstream publications, watch network news and read the Chronicle.
Wall Street Journal, Times of Israel, other Israeli new media and also the Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle. I especially like the curated pieces in the Chronicle.
It’s a combination of sources. News often hits social media before mainstream media picks it up. However, I also follow Israeli news media, the Chronicle and mainstream news media on social networks, so I source quite a bit of information from there.
i24 News is the most updated and nonpolitical news in my opinion.
I read it all: CNN, Fox News, New York Times, New York Post, Times of Israel, Jerusalem Post. All the news has so much bias, one really needs to look at it all from all angles to see what is going on.
I look at Israeli news sources from across the political spectrum. The Chronicle is also a good source for big ticket news items, especially the daily email newsletter.
I try to depend not only on the news but also on relationships I have and can nurture with friends on the ground in Israel and the West Bank. I read perspectives that may make me uncomfortable or that I may disagree with so I don’t stay in my protective bubble and get stuck in thinking that serves to reinforce my narrative only. That will never be productive or forward-thinking.
Social media from reputable Jewish organizations is a great resource.
For the latest and more factually accurate information we use a combination of the Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle, national and Israeli media, and social media. It is definitely not legacy mainstream media. However we read the mainstream media to keep a pulse on how anti-Israel and anti-Jewish the reporting is since it reflects general attitudes.
I read some articles in the Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle, but your paper leans heavily to the left politically. I wish you were more in the center.
I prefer to read the Israel press and Saudi press for information. They give a much better view of what’s happening. They are two to three days ahead of all U.S. media. There is much more information available through these sites.
Combination of Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle for Jewish perspective, and mainstream (non-Jewish) news media for Israeli and Jewish events on the world and national stage.
I use many sources, including national and Israeli Jewish news media on Facebook. I consider the Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle, the Los Angeles Jewish Journal and the Jewish Insider to be important and share some of the stories with friends. PJC
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