Tree of Life Attack
Transition
End of formal mourning period marked by special recitation
By Adam Reinherz
“A. Malei Rahamim for the 11” chanted by Rabbi Hazzan Jeffrey Myers.
High HolidaysLocal rabbis grapple with massacre in preparing sermons for High Holidays
By Toby Tabachnick
October 11, 2019, 9:45 am
Baldwin teachers shine educational light on anti-Semitism
Educators and students address unanswerable questions.
By Adam Reinherz
The Tree of Life synagogue building. Photo by Maureen Kelly Busis
October 2, 2019, 2:27 pm
Seedlings from ‘The Survivor Tree’ coming to Pittsburgh
Healing process continues with gift from afar.
By Adam Reinherz
Dan Leger blew a shofar when Dor Hadash’s Torahs were walked to the Tree of Life building back in 2010. (Photo by Christopher Rolinson)
October 2, 2019, 12:09 pm
Pittsburgh, Parkland survivors to speak on forgiveness at JCC
Daniel Leger, who was seriously wounded during the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting last October, shares insights on moving forward.
By Toby Tabachnick
Daniel Leger, left, and Shternie Rosenfeld stand near the re-dedicated "Comfort Room" at the Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office. Photo by Adam Reinherz
September 26, 2019, 12:22 pm
‘Comfort Room’ signals intended purpose at Medical Examiner’s Office
Collaborative efforts ensure language reflects aims at downtown space.
By Adam Reinherz
Co-hosts Dan Berkowitz, left, and Drew Goldstein speak with panelists. Photo by Jim Busis
September 26, 2019, 11:54 am
‘Dial it Down’ podcast seeks remedy through civil discourse
Co-hosts Dan Berkowitz and Drew Goldstein debut podcast with live taping at Carnegie Library in Homestead.
By Adam Reinherz
September 26, 2019, 11:45 am
End of formal mourning period marked by special recitation
“A. Malei Rahamim for the 11” chanted by Rabbi Hazzan Jeffrey Myers.
By Adam Reinherz
September 26, 2019, 11:00 am
Local rabbis grapple with massacre in preparing sermons for High Holidays
Anti-semitism, security concerns among topics to be discussed
By Toby Tabachnick
Michele Rosenthal, Andrea Wedner and Cindy Snyder (Photo by Toby Tabachnick)
September 20, 2019, 6:04 pm
Victims, community leaders share insights from Oct. 27 massacre
Upcoming events, such as the High Holidays and the one-year mark of the shooting, could be triggering, experts warn
By Toby Tabachnick
Bari Weiss at her desk in The New York Times office in Midtown Manhattan. (Photo by Josefin Dolsten)
September 18, 2019, 2:00 pm
Bari Weiss on ‘How to Fight Anti-Semitism’
New York Times writer discusses why she focuses on left-wing and radical Islamic hatred more than right-wing ideology in book.
By Toby Tabachnick
Gov. Wolf pays respects at the Paneriai Memorial Museum in Lithuania. Photo courtesy of The Office of Governor Tom Wolf
September 18, 2019, 1:55 pm
Gov. Wolf visits Auschwitz-Birkenau, Lithuania
Pennsylvania governor memorializes local victims abroad.
By Adam Reinherz
Jeffrey Finkelstein (Photo courtesy of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh)
September 11, 2019, 9:25 pm
Local leaders meet with Homeland Security committee at Pittsburgh roundtable
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh's Jeffrey Finkelstein made the case for additional federal funds for community security.
By Toby Tabachnick
Yonatan Katz Kato, left, Rabbi Hazzan Jeffrey Myers and Wanani Esau finally meet after months of digital communication between the Pittsburgh and Ugandan communities. Photo by Adam Reinherz
August 29, 2019, 12:02 pm
Tree of Life meets Tree of Life
Months after first communicating, members of two Jewish communities finally meet.
By Adam Reinherz
From left: Maggie Feinstein, Ellen Leger, Dan Leger, Marnie Fienberg, Marissa Weis, Michelle Simon Weis,Leigh Stein and Sharyn Stein (Photo provided by Leigh Stein)
August 28, 2019, 2:59 pm
Families of nationwide mass shooting victims form community, learn coping skills
Seven family members and survivors of the Oct. 27 massacre joined together with those from Parkland, Columbine, Aurora, Las Vegas
By Toby Tabachnick
Since Oct. 27, flowers have continued to be placed outside of the Tree of Life synagogue building. Photo by Adam Reinherz
August 28, 2019, 1:55 pm
Justice Department seeks death penalty for Tree of Life shooter
Notice was filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.
By Adam Reinherz
Since Oct. 27, flowers have continued to be placed outside of the Tree of Life synagogue building. Photo by Adam Reinherz
August 21, 2019, 9:20 pm
Discovery extended in Tree of Life case
Sides meet and agree to extension.
By Adam Reinherz
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