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WHEREAS, the Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle is an independent multimedia Jewish news organization serving the Jewish community of Greater Pittsburgh, officially founded in 1962 by Albert W. Bloom, then a reporter and science editor of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette; and,
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WHEREAS, the Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle's roots go back more than 100 years to two predecessor newspapers, The Jewish Criterion, founded in 1895, and The American Jewish Outlook, founded in 1934; and,
WHEREAS, in 1962 The Jewish Criterion and The American Jewish Outlook merged to create The Jewish Chronicle, eventually changing its name to the Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle in 1972 to emphasize its local impact and focus; and,
WHEREAS, the Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle became one of the leading Jewish newspapers in the United States featuring numerous prize-winning series under Bloom's leadership; and,
WHEREAS, the Chronicle is published by the independent nonprofit, Pittsburgh Jewish Publication and Education Foundation, providing local, national, and global news of interest to the Jewish community; and,
WHEREAS, the Chronicle also publishes opinion pieces and features including culture, food, health, history, travel, sports, local Jewish events, including public events and life cycle events, and more; and,
WHEREAS, the award-winning newspaper has played a vital role in connecting the Jewish community since its inception; and,
WHEREAS, The Chronicle publishes weekly in print and daily online at pittsburghjewishchronicle.org as well as email newsletters and posts on social media; and,
WHEREAS, The Chronicle serves as an indispensable source of news and information while working to build and strengthen the Jewish community of the Greater Pittsburgh area; and,
WHEREAS, Tens of thousands of members of the greater Pittsburgh Jewish community rely on the Chronicle to keep them informed and connected to their community locally and abroad; and,
WHEREAS, the Pittsburgh Jewish Chron...
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