Toby Tabachnick
Toby Tabachnick
November 11, 2026, 10:43 am
Chronicle poll results: U.S. midterm elections
We asked our readers if they are pleased with the results of the U.S. midterm elections. Here's what they said.
By Toby Tabachnick
Covers of a few of the books selected by the Chronicle Book Club
November 10, 2026, 4:03 pm
Chronicle Book Club celebrates five years of good books and meaningful discussions
Launched in 2021, the Chronicle Book Club has read 43 books and is still going strong
By Toby Tabachnick
Dobrá Tea Pittsburgh in Squirrel Hill (Photo courtesy of Google Maps)
November 9, 2026, 2:09 pm
Democratic Socialists push for anti-Israel boycott in Oakland
Several local businesses have joined onto the movement to boycott Israeli-made products
By Toby Tabachnick
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
November 4, 2026, 10:09 am
Federation’s Community Foundation sees record year of giving
The Foundation stewards more than 1,500 charitable funds held by individuals, families, agencies and synagogues.
By Toby Tabachnick
November 3, 2026, 5:10 pm
Chronicle poll results: Cracking down on settler violence
We asked our readers if the Israeli government should be doing more to crack down on settler violence. Here's what they said.
By Toby Tabachnick
Shawn Brokos, security director of Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh. (Photo by James Uncapher)
November 2, 2026, 5:08 pm
Shawn Brokos, community security director, announces retirement
“She arrived at a moment when our community needed her most, and she has given us so much since." — Jeff Finkelstein
By Toby Tabachnick
October 27, 2026, 4:06 pm
Chronicle poll results: Participation in events commemorating the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting
We asked our readers if they would be participating in events commemorating the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting. Here's what they said.
By Toby Tabachnick
Pennsylvania State Capitol (Photo by Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons)
October 22, 2026, 2:47 pm
Pennsylvania bill would add Gaucher disease to newborn screening panel
"Gaucher is the most prevalent inherited genetic disorder among people of Ashkenazi Jewish descent."
By Toby Tabachnick
October 20, 2026, 3:41 pm
Chronicle poll results: Midterm elections
We asked our readers if they think either the U.S. Senate or House will flip to a Democratic majority as a result of the midterms. Here's what they said.
By Toby Tabachnick
October 13, 2026, 3:58 pm
Chronicle poll results: Politicians accepting large donations from out-of-state funders
We asked our readers if they are concerned about local politicians accepting large donations from out-of-state funders. Here's what they said.
By Toby Tabachnick
Karen Oosterhous (Photo courtesy of The Branch)
October 7, 2026, 7:46 pm
Karen Oosterhous named executive director of The Branch
“Karen has already demonstrated the leadership, judgment, and genuine commitment to our mission that the organization needs."
By Toby Tabachnick
October 6, 2026, 6:29 pm
Chronicle poll results: Feelings about being Jewish post-Oct. 7
We asked our readers if the way they feel about being Jewish has changed since Oct. 7, 2023. Here's what they said.
By Toby Tabachnick
September 29, 2026, 6:13 pm
Chronicle poll results: Macklemore’s removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour
We asked our readers what they think about Macklemore’s removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour. Here's what they said.
By Toby Tabachnick
September 23, 2026, 3:39 pm
Chronicle poll results: AIPAC or J Street?
We asked our readers which lobbying group — AIPAC or J Street — they support or mostly agree with. Here's what they said.
By Toby Tabachnick
The Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh, Squirrel Hill. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
September 18, 2026, 9:10 am
Diskin Fund grant to support JCC dance programs
“This investment in the JCC Dance program reflects the very purpose of the Fund: supporting arts organizations that enrich lives and strengthen our community.”
By Toby Tabachnick
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