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After wrongdoing, what's needed to forgive? Photo via iStock
September 18, 2023, 8:01 pm
Pittsburgh’s spiritual leaders question how and who to forgive
High holiday liturgy says God forgives. Can we?
By Adam Reinherz
Rabbi Doris Dyen, a member of Congregation Dor Hadash, speaks surrounded by other survivors and the family members of victims during a press conference at the Jewish Community Center in Squirrel Hill on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, after a jury decided that the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting gunman will receive the death penalty for killing 11 people at the Tree of Life synagogue on Oct. 27, 2018. (Alexandra Wimley/Pittsburgh Union Progress)
August 3, 2023, 11:53 am
After verdict, those affected most by synagogue shooting reflect back and look ahead
'We’re here, and we are Jews, and we will keep doing what we do. And nothing is going to stop that'
By Adam Reinherz and David Rullo
Photo of the Joseph F. Weis. Jr. U.S. Courthouse on July 26, 2023 by Adam Reinherz
July 26, 2023, 10:23 pm
Witnesses testify about synagogue shooter’s behavior and prison conditions
Defendant's actions, hours of isolation and supermax facility discussed
By Adam Reinherz
Educators listen to Michaela Vidlakova, a survivor of the Terezin concentration camp. Photo courtesy of Kate Lukaszewicz
July 21, 2023, 12:11 pm
Local educators return from Austria, grapple with teaching its lessons of history
Classrooms Without Borders takes teachers to the 'place of history' so students learn facts and 'what comes from the heart'
By Adam Reinherz
From left: Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Community Security Director Shawn Brokos, SCN National Director and Chief Executive Officer Michael Masters Federation Security Associate Erin Fagan and SCN National Security Director Brad Orsini. Photo by David Rullo
July 10, 2023, 11:53 am
Secure Community Network sets up local command post during synagogue shooter trial
“It’s an alarming number of threats that end up with someone in handcuffs,” he said — approximately one person every other week.
By David Rullo
The Joseph F. Weis, Jr. U.S. Courthouse. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
June 15, 2023, 8:45 pm
Jury deliberates following closing arguments in synagogue massacre case
Hours of instructions and closing arguments provide jurors framework for finding verdict
By Adam Reinherz
Rabbi Moishe Mayir Vogel has worked with chaplains for more than 30 years. Photo by Eliron Shkeidi
June 13, 2023, 12:53 pm
Chaplains lend an ear and offer help during synagogue shooting trial
In the courthouse and across community, teams of dedicated professionals foster support and spiritual connectivity
By Adam Reinherz
Members of the media stand outside of the federal courthouse on Grant Street, Downtown, Monday, April 24, 2023, ahead of the start of the federal death penalty trial for the man accused of killing 11 worshippers from three congregations at the Tree of Life synagogue building in 2018. (Alexandra Wimley/Union Progress)
June 6, 2023, 5:01 pm
Pathologist testifies that victims in synagogue shooting shot multiple times
Autopsies revealed several victims were shot at close range.
By Harrison Hamm
Judy Clarke (Screenshot from KDKA-TV report)
June 6, 2023, 11:05 am
Lawyer who represents the ‘worst of the worst’ leads defense in synagogue massacre trial
Judy Clarke has represented a host of mass murderers. And she has avoided a death sentence for almost all of them.
By Toby Tabachnick
Tree of Life building (Photograph by Jim Busis)
June 1, 2023, 2:33 pm
Survivors testify as synagogue massacre trial enters third day
Testimony from Rabbi Jonathan Perlman and Stephen Weiss
By Torsten Ove
Members of the media stand outside of the federal courthouse on Grant Street, Downtown, Monday, April 24, 2023, ahead of the start of the federal death penalty trial for the man accused of killing 11 worshippers from three congregations at the Tree of Life synagogue building in 2018. (Alexandra Wimley/Union Progress)
May 28, 2023, 2:19 pm
Graphic crime scene and autopsy images will be part of synagogue massacre trial, judge rules
The judge agreed with the prosecution that the images are relevant to show the accused shooter’s intent and will help the jury understand the chronology of the attack.
By Torsten Ove
Memorial outside the Tree of Life building, Oct. 2018 (Photo by Toby Tabachnick)
May 25, 2023, 4:59 pm
Jury finally selected in synagogue massacre trial
The jury is comprised of seven men and 11 women, all of whom are white except one Asian woman.
By Torsten Ove
A view of the Joseph F. Weis, Jr. U.S. Courthouse, Downtown, photographed Friday, Dec. 16, 2022. (Alexandra Wimley/Pittsburgh Union Progress)
May 18, 2023, 7:58 am
Synagogue massacre trial expected to start May 30
The defendant is the fourth person in the history of the Western District of Pennsylvania to face the federal death penalty.
By Torsten Ove
May 17, 2023, 9:31 am
Chronicle poll results: Security during synagogue shooting trial
We asked our readers if they are concerned about community security during the synagogue shooting trial. Here's what they said.
By Toby Tabachnick
Michele Rosenthal and Maggie Feinstein during May 12 press briefing. Photo by Adam Reinherz
May 15, 2023, 2:25 pm
Volunteers, Jewish professionals and mental health providers hailed as synagogue shooting trial enters fourth week
More powerful than any weapon is 'unity, and that’s what Pittsburgh does better than anyone'
By Adam Reinherz
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