Local journalism matters. So does your support.

It’s been another tough year for Jews worldwide, including in Pittsburgh. With Israel still at war, antisemitism surging and the growing polarity of political discourse, the Chronicle’s small but dedicated staff continues to soldier on. It’s messages from readers like this that
give us strength: “More than ever, the Chronicle is vital to our community, and you and your staff are doing an excellent job.”

It’s gratifying to be recognized and appreciated by our readers, and a powerful motivator for us to continue doing what we are doing: reporting on stories not only of general interest to our community, but, in many cases, vital in maintaining and enhancing its wellbeing.

Local newsrooms are disappearing across America at an alarming rate and communities are suffering as a result. Civic engagement is eroding while misinformation proliferates. Ensuring the health of local media outlets like ours is essential to help counteract that trend.

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The value of the Chronicle to Jewish Pittsburgh was recognized this year by Press Forward, a new national movement that aims to strengthen democracy by supporting local news. Our paper is one of 205 media outlets across the country to be awarded a grant from the Press Forward foundation’s first open call for funding. The Chronicle, which will receive $100,000 over two years, is proud to be the only Jewish publication
in the country awarded a Press Forward grant.

The Chronicle also was recognized nationally this year by the American Jewish Press Association, winning 11 Rockower awards for excellence in journalism. We were recognized regionally by the Press Club of Western Pennsylvania, earning eight Golden Quill nominations and winning the award for excellence in editorials.

We know the work we do is important and meaningful. Whether it is alerting our readers to antisemitic threats, exposing bigotry in our educational institutions or keeping tabs on the actions of local politicians, the Chronicle is there to bring you the news you need.

But it’s not just the “oys” of Jewish life that are reported in these pages; it’s the joys as well. From profiles of community members with interesting careers or hobbies, to previews of Jewish-themed plays, to the tasty recipes of our food writer, Jessica Grann, you are sure to find something each week to make you smile.

For more than 60 years, the Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle has shared our community’s accomplishments and innovations, challenges and disappointments. We have been with our readers as they celebrated and as they mourned. Through our weekly print edition, our expanded online coverage and our social media presence, we strive to meet you where you are.

Through the most violent antisemitic attack in U.S. history, a life-changing pandemic and now an alarming surge of antisemitism, we have been there for you. And whatever the coming year brings, the Chronicle will continue to be there, reporting on the events and issues that matter most to Jewish Pittsburgh.

But we cannot do this work alone. Without your support, this newspaper could not continue to thrive. Only through your generosity can we continue our mission.

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Toby Tabachnick is the editor of the Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle.