editorial
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice David Wecht, who spoke at Duquesne University’s lawschool, has left the Democratic party. (Photo by David Rullo)
May 20, 2026, 9:37 am
Refusing to stay silent on Jew-hatred
“I can no longer abide this,” Wecht continued. “So, I won’t.”
Newspapers (Credit: brotiN biswaS/Pexels)
January 14, 2026, 7:39 am
Keeping local news alive
Written news media is an endangered species.
December 30, 2025, 11:02 am
A New Year’s call to responsibility: Suggested resolutions for 2026
We urge you to consider adopting the following New Year’s resolutions for 2026
The Tree of Life building was the site of a deadly shooting on Oct. 27, 2018. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
October 22, 2025, 9:51 am
Seven years later, ‘stronger than hate’ must be more than words
"Stronger than hate" should be a call to speak up, even when it might be unpopular, even when it is uncomfortable.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Faith at the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local GovernmentLord Wajid Khan with the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Hamish Falconer met with community leaders at the Heaton Park Synagogue. The meeting was chaired by Mark Addlestone, Chair of the Jewish Representative Council of Greater Manchester and Region and was also attended by Rabbi Daniel Walker. (Photo by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, courtesy of flickr.com)
October 8, 2025, 10:34 am
When hate strikes again, where is the solidarity we were once promised?
The world’s relationship to Jews has changed drastically.
Jews around the world celebrate with Rosh Hashanah with apples and honey while off from work. Photo by Samuel, courtesy of Flickr.com.
September 17, 2025, 9:30 am
Now more than ever, Jewish Pittsburgh must lead with grace and truth
The Chronicle strives to counter false narratives while amplifying facts.
Anti-Israel protestors in Oakland during a protest coinciding with the Maccabi Games' opening ceremonies. (Photo by David Rullo)
August 6, 2025, 10:06 am
Anti-Israel activists show true colors by targeting teenage Jewish athletes
It is antisemitism and it is unacceptable.
Dictionary definition of antisemitism. (Via JTA)
June 5, 2025, 9:55 am
Moral clarity matters: Leaders must call this what it is
These attacks and threats did not arise in a vacuum, but can be linked to the reckless and violent rhetoric spewed by Jew haters at campus protests and on Instagram, X and TikTok
May 7, 2025, 11:02 am
Chronicle shut out as questions mount about Gainey ally
Gainey’s camp will not give Pittsburgh’s only Jewish newspaper access to our mayor.
Gov. Josh Shapiro addresses the 11th Annual Disability and Mental Health Summit. (Photo by David Rullo)
April 24, 2025, 11:03 am
‘Genocidal Josh’ and the dangerous normalization of antisemitic rhetoric
The normalization of online hate can and has inspired antisemites to commit violent and deadly acts.
Community Relations Council Director Laura Cherner (left) stand with attorneys Efrem Grail, Carolyn McGee and Ronald Hicks, StandWithUs Mid-Atlantic Regional Director Julie Paris and Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh President and CEO Jeff Finkelstein after the defeat of a BDS referendum that would have asked Pittsburgh residents to bar the city from doing business with the State of Israel. City Council has introduced ordinances to stop similar referendums to alter the city's Home Rule Charter. (Photo provided by Julie Paris)
March 12, 2025, 4:36 pm
In praise of heroes
Pittsburgh is fortunate to have so many capable people who are committed to the well-being of our city and the safety of its Jewish constituents.
In 2024, Allegheny County Council weighed a resolution calling for President Joe Biden to endorse a cease-fire in Israel's war against the terrorist organization Hamas. (Photo by David Rullo)
December 30, 2024, 4:13 pm
Optimism in the face of anxiety
As the secular new year begins, we see many reasons for hope.
A memorial outside the Tree of Life building after the Oct. 27, 2018, attack (Photo by Toby Tabachnick)
October 22, 2024, 5:57 pm
In memory of the 11
We are distressed that Pittsburgh, which claimed to be “stronger than hate” back then, is still grappling with antisemitism.
A partial list of the victims of Hamas' terrorist attack on Oct. 7 taken from a vigil held outside of the JCC. (Photo by David Rullo)
October 9, 2024, 9:37 am
On Oct. 7, we saw who stood with us
We applaud the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, Julie Paris, Rep. Dan Frankel, Rabbi Aaron Meyer and others who have publicly condemned the Lee/Gainey/Innamorato statement.
Jews around the world celebrate with Rosh Hashanah with apples and honey while off from work. Photo by Samuel, courtesy of Flickr.com.
September 25, 2024, 10:29 am
A year of challenges, a year of strength
We have seen the strength of our community, its determination and its courage.
Load More