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2 weeks ago | 
jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com | Toby Tabachnick
Last week, the Chronicle asked its readers in an online poll the following question: “Do you believe current U.S.-Iran diplomatic talks will successfully prevent military conflict?” Of the 200 people who responded, 63% said no, 12% said yes and 25% said they weren’t sure. Comments were submitted by 43 people. A few follow. The Iranians will never abandon their nuclear weapons program. Iran has never been weaker. We should destroy their program.
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3 weeks ago | 
jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com | Toby Tabachnick
Last week, the Chronicle asked its readers in an online poll the following question: “Do you believe Donald Trump’s tariffs on foreign goods will be beneficial to the U.S. economy?” Of the 428 people who responded, 78% said no, 18% said yes and 4% said they weren’t sure. Comments were submitted by 134 people. A few follow. They will not be beneficial to any country’s economy, only to rich politicians who can take advantage of them for personal gain.
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1 month ago | 
jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com | Toby Tabachnick
U.S. Rep. Summer Lee, who represents Squirrel Hill, sponsored four Joint Resolutions of Disapproval this week that would block the sale of certain arms to Israel. The JRDs were introduced by Reps. Pramila Jayapal of Washington and Rashida Tlaib of Michigan, and sponsored by 14 other House representatives, including Lee.
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1 month ago | 
jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com | Toby Tabachnick
Last week, the Chronicle asked its readers in an online poll the following question: “Since Oct. 7, 2023, have you ended a relationship because the person expressed antisemitic views?” Of the 252 people who responded, 71% said no and 29% said yes. Comments were submitted by 77 people. A few follow. On TikTok I’ve unfollowed everyone who added the Palestine flag to their user name. I also unfollowed all my previous friends who repeat their words.
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1 month ago | 
jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com | Toby Tabachnick
In the last year, Alex Edelman won both a Tony and an Emmy for his show “Just For Us.” The show had an extended run on Broadway and aired as an HBO special. Not bad for a young Jewish day school alum. Inspired by a meeting of white nationalists that Edelman attended in New York several years ago, “Just For Us” examined serious questions of identity and assimilation. It was also really funny.
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1 month ago | 
jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com | Toby Tabachnick
Last week, the Chronicle asked its readers in an online poll the following question: “How often do you pray?” Of the 256 people who responded, 50% said every day; 17% said at least once a week; 20% said once in awhile; and 13% said never. Comments were submitted by 64 people. A few follow. I pray to thank the Holy One for our good health and welfare and for healing for my family and friends. It serves no purpose, aside, I guess, from making someone feel good.
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1 month ago | 
jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com | Toby Tabachnick
Kurt Perry has been playing Captain Hook’s right-hand man, Mr. Smee, in the touring production of “Peter Pan” since the show’s inception in August 2023. It’s the longest stretch of time the 35-year-old Jewish actor has played the same character. He describes the experience as “joyful and rewarding” but also “challenging.” “You’ve got to keep things fresh, especially with comedy,” said Perry, speaking by phone from the show’s Oklahoma City stop.
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1 month ago | 
jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com | Toby Tabachnick
Last week, the Chronicle asked its readers in an online poll the following question: “Do you believe the U.S. government should cut federal funding to universities that fail to protect Jewish students from antisemitism on campus?” Of the 347 people who responded, 73% said yes; 20% said no; and 7% said they weren’t sure. Comments were submitted by 112 people. A few follow. Universities that condone violence and intimidation against any identifiable group should lose funding and face civil penalties.
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1 month ago | 
jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com | Toby Tabachnick
Last week, the Chronicle asked its readers in an online poll the following question: “What is your favorite hamantaschen flavor?” Of the 311 people who responded, 42% said fruit; 30% said poppy seed; 11% said chocolate; and 17% said something else. Comments were submitted by 46 people. A few follow. I love cherry, but strawberry and raspberry are close seconds. And thirds. And fourths. Just keep them coming. Anything but apricot. Poppy seed is dry; prune is weird. Got to go with apple, berry or grape.
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2 months ago | 
jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com | Toby Tabachnick
This is a developing story. A proposed referendum that could have prohibited the City of Pittsburgh from doing business with the state of Israel, or with companies that do business with Israel, has been defeated. The Project for Responsive Democracy acknowledged before Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge John T. McVay that its Not On Our Dime referendum petition lacked enough valid signatures from registered Pittsburgh voters to qualify for the May primary election ballot.
