New Year
(Photo by Kevin Spencer, courtesy of flickr.com)
January 7, 2026, 10:01 am
Here’s how I make each day count: I keep a diary
A five-year diary can remind you how little has changed over the years. My Shabbats, for example, are almost eerily identical.
By Andrew Silow-Carroll
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
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November 26, 2025, 10:06 am
A tale of two goals
As I reflect back on the year, I think that a celebration of both my successes and my works-in-progress is in order.
By Kally Rubin Kislowicz
Rosh Hashanah is a time when we should feel gratitude, according to RAbbi Avi Weiss. (Photo by photovs, iStock.com)
September 25, 2025, 9:25 am
For a good new year, start with gratitude
Gratitude, born of humility, awakens us to the beauty of people and details around us that we too often take for granted.
By Avi Weiss
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.
December 31, 2024, 8:43 am
Chronicle poll question
Overall do you think 2025 will be better or worse than 2024?
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.
Pittsburgh community members demonstrate support for Israel during an Oct. 8, 2023 gathering at the Squirrel Hill branch of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh. Photo by Adam Reinherz
October 1, 2024, 2:31 pm
We are family
When she saw someone harassing a fellow Jew — accosting her brother — she couldn’t keep quiet and she stepped in.
By Rabbi Moishe Mayir Vogel
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.
Hope. (Photo by vallgall, courtesy of flickr.com)
December 28, 2023, 11:29 am
Clinging to hope
But still, one thing we have learned in the last half decade is that almost anything can happen.
By Toby Tabachnick
Laptop, Computer, Desktop PC, Human Hand, Office / soft focus picture / Vintage concept
September 29, 2022, 12:02 pm
Optimism for 5783
The majority of Jewish Pittsburghers who attend services are choosing to join with their community in synagogue. We are thrilled to see that happen.
Salem’s Market and Grill is a gathering place for people of all races, religions and nationalities. Photo by Jim Busis
January 5, 2022, 12:11 pm
There is good happening in the world
Individuals make a difference. Private donors make a difference. The foundation community and government makes a difference.
By Jordan Golin
Laptop, Computer, Desktop PC, Human Hand, Office / soft focus picture / Vintage concept
September 1, 2021, 4:07 pm
Rosh Hashanah 5782
We wish all of our readers a healthy, happy and sweet new year.
Sweet seasonal treats. (File photo)
September 1, 2021, 4:05 pm
We all need next year to be a ‘good and sweet’ year
We all need next year to be a “good and sweet year.”
By Jordan Golin
December 29, 2020, 1:52 pm
New Year’s resolutions borne of a pandemic
Here’s to a better 2021.
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