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Jewish community members join other Pittsburgh residents to mourn the loss of 11 lives murdered at Tree of Life*Or L’Simcha at the first of several vigils in the Squirrel Hill section of the city. (Photo by Jim Busis)
Shooting rattles world
Eleven dead, six injured in anti-Semitic attack at Tree of Life*Or L’Simcha
By Toby Tabachnick
Attack at Squirrel Hill building, housing three congregations, thought to be the worst anti-Semitic event in U.S. history
Joined by First Lady Melania Trump and Tree of Life Rabbi Hazzan Jeffrey Myers, President Donald Trump places a stone on a makeshift memorial outside the Tree of Life building. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
Visits memorialReporter’s notebook: Trump visits Squirrel Hill
By Adam Reinherz
Makeshift memorials to the victims stand guard outside Tree of Life. (Photo by Maureen Kelly Busis)
Who we lostBaruch dayan ha’emet
By Toby Tabachnick and Adam Reinherz
Rose Mallinger (Photo courtesy of the Mallinger family)
In MemoryCommunity says goodbye to last of Tree of Life victims
By Adam Reinherz
“Those of us in public life, we have to take action, we can’t just talk about it and say ‘thoughts and prayers.’" Rep. Conor Lamb, (D-District 18), who stood beneath an umbrella beside attendees at the rally. (Photo by Angela Leibowicz)
November 11, 2018, 3:43 pm
Politicians and celebrities call for unity and strength at downtown rally
Poor weather does not detract from unified message to city residents.
By Lauren Rosenblatt and Adam Reinherz
Nimi, a medical clown, tosses kerchiefs as Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh students laugh. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
November 9, 2018, 9:55 am
Israeli medical clown comes bearing laughs in wake of tragedy
Students and staff given chance to laugh, relax and express emotions days after neighborhood horror.
By Adam Reinherz
Joyce Fienberg (Photo courtesy of Jana Asher)
November 6, 2018, 9:51 am
Joyce Fienberg remembered for dedication to Judaism and family
Thoughtful and committed to her congregation and loved ones, Feinberg eulogized at funeral attended by hundreds.
The Penguins wore "Stronger than Hate" patches on their uniforms. (Photo courtesy of the Pittsburgh Penguins)
November 6, 2018, 9:18 am
Penguins demonstrate kindness in days following attack
Support shown on screen, at center ice and outside the gates as the city's hockey team promotes community.
By Adam Reinherz
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
Rose Mallinger (Photo courtesy of the Mallinger family)
November 5, 2018, 4:40 pm
Community says goodbye to last of Tree of Life victims
Mallinger funeral invites reminiscences, laughter and the passing of a prayer
By Adam Reinherz
Joined by First Lady Melania Trump and Tree of Life Rabbi Hazzan Jeffrey Myers, President Donald Trump places a stone on a makeshift memorial outside the Tree of Life building. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
November 2, 2018, 4:41 pm
Reporter’s notebook: Trump visits Squirrel Hill
Trump’s itinerary included stops at the makeshift memorial outside the Tree of Life building and the hospital to visit the few who were wounded in the attack.
By Adam Reinherz
Sylvan and Bernice Simon (Photo courtesy of the Simon family)
November 2, 2018, 3:22 pm
Couple who wed and died at Tree of Life should inspire positive change, says son
The Simons were longtime and deeply rooted Pittsburgh residents.
By Toby Tabachnick
Makeshift memorials to the victims stand guard outside Tree of Life. (Photo by Maureen Kelly Busis)
November 1, 2018, 8:21 pm
Baruch dayan ha’emet
Murdered congregants were called “kind,” “compassionate” and “faithful.”
By Toby Tabachnick and Adam Reinherz
A Jewish emergency crew and police officers at the site of the mass shooting at the Tree Of Life Synagogue, Oct. 28, 2018. (Photo by Jeff Swensen/Getty Images)
November 1, 2018, 4:20 pm
Anti-Semitic shooter cared for by Jews at Allegheny General
Nurse does his job despite knowing that the man he was treating was arrested for the murder of fellow congregants.
By Toby Tabachnick
Brothers Cecil and David Rosenthal in a family photo. (Courtesy photo)
November 1, 2018, 12:02 pm
Rosenthal brothers remembered as innocent, ‘gentle giants’
Brother-in-law painted a detailed portrait of each of them in a eulogy laced with joy and humor, as well as sorrow.
By Toby Tabachnick
(Photo by Getty Images)
October 31, 2018, 3:40 pm
Heavy on Jewish ritual, Pittsburgh protests stress wider context for attack
Tuesday’s protest of President Trump’s visit here laid bare a division in the Jewish community. The distinction appears to be a generational one.
By Shira Hanau/New York Jewish Week
Israeli Minister Naftali Bennett, left, and Consul General of Israel in New York Dani Dayan hear from Rabbi Elisar Admon about local efforts to respectfully clean the site of Saturday's attack. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
October 29, 2018, 5:53 pm
Messages of consolation and hope come from politicians here and abroad
Pittsburghers are grateful that so many from around the world care about us.
By Adam Reinherz
Rabbi Jonathan Perlman affixes a mezuzah on the doorpost of New Light Congregation’s new home at Tree of Life*Or L'Simcha. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
October 29, 2018, 4:12 pm
Rabbis shaken by attack rally to comfort others
In the wake of the Tree of Life murders, the congregations' rabbis are planning funerals and mourning with their flocks
By Adam Reinherz and Toby Tabachnick
Active threat drill held at the JCC January 2018 (Photo by Elan S. Mizrahi for the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh)
October 29, 2018, 2:27 pm
Squirrel Hill JCC becomes crisis center
The JCC hopes to help the community get back to some type of normalcy.
By Adam Reinherz
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