Tree of Life
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 hallowed 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
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro interviewed on stage by Gayle King at the 92nd Street Y in Manhattan, Jan. 27, 2026. (Michael Priest Photography)
January 31, 2026, 9:00 pm
Josh Shapiro’s memoir puts his Jewish identity at the center of his political vision
The Pennsylvania governor recounts formative experiences — from Jewish day school to the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting — that shaped his perspective on civic responsibility.
By Andrew Silow-Carroll
Memorials for the victims of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, on Oct. 31, 2018 (Photo by Dmitry Brant via Wikimedia Commons)
December 29, 2025, 1:45 pm
Lawyers for Pittsburgh synagogue shooter ask court to reconsider his death sentence
Defense attorneys raise several arguments regarding sentencing of shooter
By JNS Staff
A new wrap encircles the Tree of Life building. (Photo provided by the Tree of Life)
December 16, 2025, 9:47 am
Tree of Life unveils new campaign ‘Rooted in Humanity’
"We are moving to a public phase of the campaign. It is time to say, ‘Count me in. What is happening in Pittsburgh is exciting. It is a model for the rest of the nation. Join us.”
By David Rullo
A gavel in front of a screen displaying the U.S. flag. (Credit: Sergei Tokmakov/Pixabay)
October 31, 2025, 12:14 pm
Connecticut man charged with antisemitic threats against Jewish state lawmaker
Antisemite referenced the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting
By JNS
Audrey Glickman (left), Andrea Wedner and Ron Wedner at the 2024 Eradicate Hate Global Summit (Photo by Sally Maxson/Eradicate Hate Global Summit)
October 31, 2025, 10:18 am
‘October 27th Podcast’ shares reflections on Pittsburgh synagogue shooting
Podcast is adapted from “Meanings of October 27th,” a collection of 105 oral histories of Jews and others conducted between 2019 and 2021.
By Deborah Weisberg
Still from “Repairing the World: Stories from The Tree of Life”
October 22, 2025, 2:11 pm
Documentaries about the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting streaming on Sunday
“These stories remind us what it means to stand together."
By Toby Tabachnick
Pulitzer Prize winner Bret Stephens interviewed author Pamela Nadell about her new book “Antisemitism, An American Tradition.” The event was hosted by the Tree of Life. (Photo by David Rullo)
October 20, 2025, 5:22 pm
Bret Stephens, Pamela Nadell discuss ‘Antisemitism, An American Tradition’
Tree of Life hosted event at Carnegie Mellon University
By David Rullo
The Tree of Life building, Oct. 27, 2020 (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
September 9, 2025, 1:35 pm
Tree of Life, other Jewish organizations receive threats by mail
“While deeply disturbing, we want to assure our community that safety and security remain our top priority,” Federation said.
By David Rullo
Laura Levitt (Photo courtesy of Laura Levitt)
September 8, 2025, 9:51 am
Fine Fellow Levitt highlights how objects help us heal from tragedy in upcoming talk
"Offerings of Grief, Offerings of Rage: Revisiting Tree of Life Synagogue and the George Floyd Square"
By Emma Riva
The Tree of Life organization has unveiled a new building design. (Rendering courtesy of Studio Libeskind)
September 7, 2025, 3:02 pm
Tree of Life unveils new building design
“We took a solid six months and reviewed a number of different options,” Bernstein said.
By David Rullo
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