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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
Rabbi Jonathan Perlman (Photo by Toby Tabachnick)
August 21, 2019, 1:15 pm
Rabbi Jonathan Perlman speaks on the massacre, the media and moving forward
The spiritual leader of New Light, one of the three congregations attacked in the Tree of Life building, has been reluctant to share his story. He spoke candidly to the Chronicle.
By Toby Tabachnick
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
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
Members of the New Light Congregation delegation to Charleston were joined by others during the Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade. Photo by Brandon Fish of the Jewish Federation of Charleston
February 27, 2019, 5:59 pm
Road to healing goes through Charleston
Debi Salvin described traveling to Charleston and her twin brother Dr. Richard Gottfried.
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
January 8, 2019, 12:00 am
How to Regain Your Faith after Terror
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
Dr. Richard Gottfried carries the Torah during a procession from New Light Congregation's old building toward their new space. (Photo by Barry Werber)
November 6, 2018, 8:55 am
Dentist praised for his piety, profession and love
Dr. Richard Gottfried proved what is possible when living a life of love, faith and respect.
By Adam Reinherz
Rev. Eric S.C. Manning of Mother Emanuel in Charleston, South Carolina (left) and Andretta M. Manning flew to Pittsburgh to comfort Rabbi Hazzan Jeffrey Myers and the Tree of Life community. Mother Emanuel was the site of a 2015 hate crime which resulted in the death of nine African Americans who were attending a prayer service. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
November 5, 2018, 11:55 am
South Carolina pastor comforts rabbi and community
Rev. Eric S.C. Manning arrived in Pittsburgh unfortunately familiar with the circumstances.
By Adam Reinherz
September 5, 2018, 11:00 pm
New Light Congregation Sisterhood – Evening with Chana Gittle Deray
July 1, 2018, 5:30 pm
Hill District Bus and Walking Tour
June 10, 2018, 5:30 pm
The Hill District: A Bus and Walking Tour
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