Tree of Life
Federal courthouse, downtown Pittsburgh (Photo by Toby Tabachnick)
Appeal
Federal court considers Pittsburgh synagogue shooter’s bid to overturn death sentence
By David Rullo
“It was exactly what our court system should look like. It was such a high level of questions and answers.” — Rona Kaufman
Federal courthouse, downtown Pittsburgh (Photo by Toby Tabachnick)
November 5, 2026, 5:17 pm
Federal court considers Pittsburgh synagogue shooter’s bid to overturn death sentence
“It was exactly what our court system should look like. It was such a high level of questions and answers." — Rona Kaufman
By David Rullo
Flower memorial outside the Tree of Life building after the shooting (Still from "Repairing the World: Stories from The Tree of Life")
October 28, 2026, 9:11 am
Eight years after Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, a Jewish burial society’s ranks have nearly doubled
Pittsburgh’s New Community Chevra Kadisha has grown from 38 members to 70 since the massacre, drawing more Jews into the quiet work of caring for the dead
By Austin Albanese
October 27, 2026, 4:06 pm
Chronicle poll results: Participation in events commemorating the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting
We asked our readers if they would be participating in events commemorating the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting. Here's what they said.
By Toby Tabachnick
A portion of a memorial outside the Tree of Life building in 2018 (Photo by Jim Busis)
October 26, 2026, 7:55 pm
Eight years after Pittsburgh synagogue shooting: Remembering means protecting the future
Security is an investment in protecting lives, strengthening our communities, and ensuring that Jewish life can continue without fear.
By Jeff Finkelstein and Michael Masters
Some of the mosaic tiles exhibited in “From Darkness to Light: Expressing Hope through Mosaic Art” (Photo courtesy of David Kalla)
October 23, 2026, 1:16 pm
Mosaic exhibition honors Pittsburgh shooting victims and brings message of hope
Exhibit on display at Congregation Beth Shalom
By Deborah Weisberg
October 20, 2026, 2:45 pm
Chronicle poll question
Will you be participating in any events commemorating eight years since the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting?
Rabbi Herman Hailperin (left) watches as members of the Tree of Life building committee prepare the cornerstone for the original section of the congregation's synagogue at Wilkins and Shady. A time capsule was placed inside the cornerstone at the time and was removed during demolition work in early 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Rauh Jewish Archives)
October 12, 2026, 11:31 am
Discovered time capsule connects Tree of Life Congregation’s past, present and future
Capsule included photo of congregation officers, a prayer book, a yarmulke and tallit, a calendar of events and a wire recording of a recent Rosh Hashanah service
By Deborah Weisberg
Jo Recht addresses those attending a town hall to learn more about the Tree of Life. She's joined by Diane Rosenthal and 10.27 Healing Partnership Executive Director Maggie Feinstein. (Photo by David Rull)
August 25, 2026, 2:09 pm
Tree of Life shares vision for memorial and new home, projected to open in 2028
“The most important thing is that this act of murder happened in the place where we are creating this museum. This happened to 11 people who were killed from three congregations.”
By David Rullo
The Tree of Life. (Rendering courtesy of Studio Libeskind)
July 6, 2026, 3:55 pm
Restored Tree of Life sanctuary to be named in memory of Sylvia and Martin Snow
“I’m thrilled to see my grandparents honored and memorialized in this way,” he noted. “My family is super excited, understanding that it’s taken a long time to get here.”
By David Rullo
The inside of the Tree of Life building has been hollowed out to begin construction on a new building. (Photo by David Rullo)
June 26, 2026, 11:51 am
Tree of Life secures up to $18 million in financing from Allegheny County
Major construction on the site is expected to begin this fall.
By David Rullo
Tree of Life building (Photograph by Jim Busis)
May 18, 2026, 2:24 pm
Tree of Life Congregation welcomes nearly 50 new families as it plots its future
“We’re eager to start having real conversations with the current congregation,” she said, “and to learn from them, hear their stories and get to know them.”
By David Rullo
The inside of the Tree of Life building has been hollowed out to begin construction on a new building. (Photo by David Rullo)
May 15, 2026, 3:09 pm
‘Bringing Jewish life back’ to the corner of Shady and Wilkins
“Over 2,000 individuals have contributed, some making $18 gifts,” she said.
By David Rullo
Rabbi Aaron Bisno (left) and the Rev. Jonathon Jensen (Photo by Fred Roth)
April 7, 2026, 4:06 pm
How one Pittsburgh church shows up for its Jewish neighbors
An upcoming service will "name antisemitism plainly, offer intercession for those who continue to live with its wounds, and ask for courage and faithfulness in our shared life as neighbors."
By Toby Tabachnick
The cast of Rabbi Hazzan Jeffrey Myers’ “Estar Wars,” a parody of “Star Wars,” performed in 2024 (Photo courtesy of Rabbi Hazzan Jeffrey Myers)
February 25, 2026, 8:46 am
‘A Hard Night’s Megillah’ brings The Beatles to the Book of Esther in Rabbi Myers’ farewell spiel
The spiel will feature several special guests, including local politicians and clergy members.
By Toby Tabachnick
People gather for the opening of the Bernard and Nancy Gutterman Family Center for Jewish Life, the first permanent home of Penn State Hillel at the Pennsylvania State University, in State College, Pa., Sept. 9, 2022. (Credit: Kellen Manning/Penn State via Creative Commons)
February 11, 2026, 12:38 pm
Penn State Hillel director bringing lessons of Pittsburgh synagogue shooting to job
“It’s unfortunate that we have to live this way, but I’d rather be safe than sorry,” Robyn Markowitz Lawler told JNS.
By Jessica Russak-Hoffman
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