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Jewish surgeon from Africa honors memory of Jerry Rabinowtiz
By Toby Tabachnick
As the country’s only spine surgeon, Rick Hodes has helped more than 1000 patients in Ethiopia. Jerry Rabinowitz, killed on Oct. 27, had planned to volunteer at his clinic.
Laurie Zittrain Eisenberg, Rabbi Jeffrey Myers, Stephen Cohen, Ellen Surloff stand next to windscreens with printed art. Photo by David Rullo
Art shows hopeStudent artwork from Parkland, Newtown, elsewhere enlivens Tree of Life exterior
By David Rullo | Staff Writer
Dr. Rick Hodes (Photo by Toby Tabachnick)
October 10, 2019, 9:32 pm
Jewish surgeon from Africa honors memory of Jerry Rabinowtiz
As the country's only spine surgeon, Rick Hodes has helped more than 1000 patients in Ethiopia. Jerry Rabinowitz, killed on Oct. 27, had planned to volunteer at his clinic.
By Toby Tabachnick
Laurie Zittrain Eisenberg, Rabbi Jeffrey Myers, Stephen Cohen, Ellen Surloff stand next to windscreens with printed art. Photo by David Rullo
September 14, 2019, 9:29 pm
Student artwork from Parkland, Newtown, elsewhere enlivens Tree of Life exterior
Decorative windscreens line the Tree of Life building
By David Rullo | Staff Writer
(Photo provided)
August 21, 2019, 3:44 pm
Dor Hadash announces new hires
New personnel includes Karen Morris as religious school principal
By Toby Tabachnick
A memorial outside the Tree of Life*Or L'Simcha synagogue after the massacre. (Photo by Jim Busis)
August 21, 2019, 1:24 pm
Some survivors of Oct. 27 attack oppose death penalty for accused
Members of Dor Hadash and New Light have sent letters to the attorney general
The Tree of Life synagogue building (Photo by Toby Tabachnick)
August 7, 2019, 4:41 pm
Tree of Life: On the road to rebuilding
Since November, groups have been convened to share ideas about the reconstruction of the Tree of Life synagogue building. For now, 'anything is on the table.'
By Toby Tabachnick
Students from the Harrison Middle School created an 8-by-8-foot manufactured tree with more than 140 butterflies. Photo courtesy of Daniel Shaner
June 19, 2019, 9:27 pm
Baldwin students meet congregational representatives and deliver gift
Rising ninth graders traveled to Squirrel Hill with replica of project.
By Adam Reinherz
May 15, 2019, 8:30 pm
“From Leo Frank to Tree of Life: A History of Antisemitic Violence in America”
Rabbi Cheryl Klein. (Photo by Toby Tabachnick)
May 2, 2019, 4:02 pm
After three decades, Cheryl Klein stepping down from Dor Hadash bimah
Beloved spiritual leader will seek new opportunities to 'serve and preserve Jewish tradition'
By Toby Tabachnick
A Pittsburgh delegation, including family members of the victims, survivors of the October 27 attack and community members, traveled to Harrisburg for the historic joint session. Photo courtesy of Barry Werber
April 18, 2019, 3:51 pm
Rep. Frankel leads historic joint session to honor victims of October 27
Pittsburgh delegation, including family members of the victims, survivors of the October 27 attack and community members, traveled to Harrisburg for the historic joint session.
By Adam Reinherz
Pittsburgh Police officer Mike Smidga, left, was one of the first to respond to the Oct. 27 Tree of Life shootings. Barry Werber is a Tree of Life survivor. Photo courtesy of Barry Werber
March 6, 2019, 4:19 pm
Private party pairs first responders and families
Survivors and loved ones of the Tree of Life shooting shared pizza, beer and an evening of thanks with first responders.
By Adam Reinherz
Kathleen Blee addresses an audience at Rodef Shalom Congregation. Her address was sponsored by Congregation Dor Hadash’s Adult Education Committee. (Photo by Dave Rullo)
February 26, 2019, 11:04 am
Pitt academic presents the facts of right-wing extremism
The role of social media in anti-Semitic and other hate violence
By David Rullo
February 17, 2019, 8:00 pm
Dor Hadash Lecture: Anti-Semitic and Other Hate Violence
Doni Zasloff and husband Eric Lindberg Photo courtesy of Nefesh Mountain
January 16, 2019, 2:48 pm
Nefesh Mountain brings uplifting message to Pittsburgh
Bluegrass band delivers sweet sound in the Steel City.
By Adam Reinherz
Since Oct. 27, flowers have continued to be placed outside of the Tree of Life synagogue building. Photo by Adam Reinherz
January 10, 2019, 9:11 am
Congregations address donations while moving past attack
Lay leaders describe the many considerations when dealing with charity.
By Adam Reinherz
Using Post-it notes is just one method well-wishers have employed to support victims and survivors of the Oct. 27 attack at the Tree of Life synagogue building. Photo by Toby Tabachnick
December 7, 2018, 1:05 pm
Sorting through mounds of mail is daunting task in wake of shooting
Thousands of packages and letters began to arrive for the three congregations affected by the massacre — Tree of Life*Or L'Simcha, Dor Hadash and New Light.
By Toby Tabachnick
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