Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle: Strengthening community, preserving history, elevating our voices

The Chronicle provides clarity when rumors circulate, context when headlines appear and local perspective when national stories impact Jewish life here at home.

In a society moving faster than ever, where information floods our screens from countless directions, trusted journalism has become not just valuable, but essential. For over six decades, the Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle has been that steady, reliable voice for our community: documenting our joys, our challenges, our traditions, our leadership and our future. Today, we are asking for your support to help ensure that this vital institution can continue to do the work the Pittsburgh Jewish community has come to rely on for many years to come.

The Chronicle is more than a newspaper. It is the recordkeeper of Jewish life across western Pennsylvania, the storyteller that preserves our history, the watchdog that protects our interests and the convener that brings us together. Week after week, our team works with intention and passion to deliver reporting that is accurate, balanced and deeply rooted in the community we serve. We highlight local achievements, share milestones, explore cultural and religious traditions and prompt difficult but necessary conversations. Whether we are covering breaking news, featuring local leaders, or cataloging community events, our objective remains constant: to strengthen Jewish identity, connection and understanding.

This work has not gone unnoticed. The Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle is recognized regularly for journalistic excellence by statewide and national organizations. Our newsroom has received multiple awards from the Press Club of Western Pennsylvania and the American Jewish Press Association, and was honored this year by StandWithUs with its Lion of Truth in Journalism Award. These tributes highlight not only the quality of our reporting but also the dedication of our small team working tirelessly to ensure that our community is represented with perspective, integrity and heart. These awards affirm what many of you already know: The Chronicle is producing journalism that stands among the best in the country.

But awards alone cannot sustain a newsroom. What sustains us is you.

As a nonprofit publication, the Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle depends on donations from readers who believe in the power and necessity of independent Jewish journalism. Your contribution directly fuels everything we do: from in-depth local reporting to coverage of Israel and global Jewish issues; from community events to thoughtful editorials; from special projects to digital innovations that help us reach younger audiences and readers across the region.

Your support also ensures that the Chronicle remains freely accessible to everyone. In an era when many news outlets are erecting paywalls, we have chosen a different path. We believe that every member of our community — regardless of age, income, synagogue affiliation, or level of observance — deserves access to the stories and information that inspire us. Your donation makes that choice possible.

Moreover, supporting the Chronicle means supporting the preservation of Pittsburgh’s Jewish narrative. Our archives stretch back decades, holding stories of congregations that have transformed, leaders who have inspired and families whose names adorn the the walls of our institutions. Each new issue becomes part of that living record. When you give, you are not just sustaining a newspaper, you are helping to safeguard the collective memory of our community.

At a time when antisemitism is rising across the country and misinformation spreads rapidly, strong Jewish journalism is not only valuable; it is protective. The Chronicle provides clarity when rumors circulate, context when headlines appear and local perspective when national stories impact Jewish life here at home. And thanks to your support, we will continue to deliver reporting that is principled, nuanced and grounded in Jewish values.

If the Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle has informed you, inspired you, comforted you, or helped you feel more connected to our community, we ask that you consider making a donation today. Your generosity empowers our work, strengthens communal bonds and ensures that this vital institution can continue to thrive.

Thank you for believing in independent journalism. Thank you for supporting the storytellers, the recordkeepers and the guardians of our communal voice. With your help, the Chronicle will remain strong — today, tomorrow and for generations to come. PJC