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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
Blue ribbons are available at the 10.27 Healing Partnership in the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh. Photo by Adam Reinherz
April 27, 2023, 6:41 pm
A small symbol of solidarity for the synagogue massacre trial: Blue ribbons
Lots of people are looking to help. Wear a blue ribbon, say campaign organizers. It's a way of showing 'our community stands together'
By Adam Reinherz
Co-presidents Barbara Caplan and Stephen Cohen watch Rabbi Jonathan Perlman affix the mezuzah to New Light Memorial Chapel's doorpost. Photo by Adam Reinherz
November 14, 2022, 12:48 pm
New Light Congregation honors past, looks to future, with dedicated cemetery chapel
Four years after the October 27, 2018 attack at the Tree of Life building, family, friends and New Light congregants recite Psalms, sing and remember while giving life to new space
By Adam Reinherz
Members of Yeshiva Girls High School pray at the Tree of Life building on October 27, 2022. Photo by Adam Reinherz
October 28, 2022, 3:08 pm
Pittsburghers pay respects at Tree of Life building on Oct. 27
With pastries, flowers and prayer books in tow, visitors remember and gain perspective
By Adam Reinherz
Image by Slanapotam via iStock
December 24, 2021, 8:28 am
New Light congregants honor legacy of 10/27 victims by learning synagogue skills
The optimism that’s offered at the end of the haftarah this week is significant, said Julie Harris, because it reminds all of us to 'never lose hope, to always continue learning, to study Torah.'
By Adam Reinherz
New Light's Memorial Chapel (Photo courtesy of Stephen Cohen)
July 2, 2021, 10:57 am
New Light seeks stained glass designs to honor 10/27 victims
The stained glass door and window will be inspired by the themes in the Torah portion that would have been read the day of the massacre.
Following the Oct. 27, 2018, shooting flowers were placed outside of the Tree of Life building. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
October 20, 2020, 10:24 am
Congregations reflect on what’s needed at the two-year mark
Dor Hadash, New Light and Tree of Life approach second commemoration by keeping close and staying distant
By Adam Reinherz
Rodef Shalom Congregation Cantorial Soloist Molly May sings along with her sons Andrew, David and Jesse. Photo courtesy of Molly May
September 10, 2020, 10:06 pm
For the holidays, go ahead and sing a song, sing out loud — but do it safely
Since singing can be a superspreading event, local congregations adopt differing strategies
By Adam Reinherz
Ophira Eisenberg. Photo credit: Mindy Tucker
August 17, 2020, 9:02 pm
NPR host Ophira Eisenberg to perform at New Light event
Radio host, comedian, author and storyteller to perform with fellow comedians at fundraiser
By Adam Reinherz
Magevet performs at ‘Sing a New Light. ’Photo by Jim Busis
February 26, 2020, 8:39 pm
Magevet opens ‘Sing a New Light’ program in honor of Oct. 27 victims
Pittsburgh Hillelujah opens concert
By David Rullo
Barbara Caplan, co-president of New Light Congregation, holds 1,000 paper cranes which were presented to the congregation. Photo by Adam Reinherz
January 9, 2020, 10:22 pm
New Light will stay at Beth Shalom building
Conservative congregation unanimously votes to plant roots at present home.
By Adam Reinherz
Barry Werber outside the Tree of Life building on May 9, 2019 (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
October 31, 2019, 7:03 pm
What Barry saw
New Light congregant Barry Werber documented years of observations. His sights are communal history.
By Adam Reinherz
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
Barbara Caplan, co-president of New Light Congregation, holds 1,000 paper cranes which were presented to the congregation. Photo by Adam Reinherz
February 22, 2019, 4:36 pm
Cranes and pies swoop in after Shabbat services
Individuals and communities from near and far demonstrate camaraderie through thoughtful and tasty gifts.
By Adam Reinherz
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