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HBO’s documentary on the Tree of Life synagogue shooting arrives as the nation’s eyes are back on antisemitism

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 27 Oct 2022

HBO has released a documentary titled "A Tree of Life" that explores the tragic 2018 mass shooting at Pittsburgh's Tree of Life synagogue, where 11 people lost their lives.

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Postcard from Pittsburgh, on the 4th anniversary of Tree of Life massacre

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 27 Oct 2022

In a reflective piece on the 4th anniversary of the Tree of Life synagogue massacre, Benyamin Cohen profiles survivor Barry Werber, who recounts his memories from that tragic day when 11 people were killed in America's deadliest antisemitic attack.

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Echoes of OH-11 in heated Pittsburgh House race

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 16 May 2022

With the primary election imminent, the race for a House seat in Pittsburgh's 12th Congressional District exemplifies the internal Democratic Party conflict seen in recent primaries, with differing stances on Israel as a significant fault line.

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A Church Divided

Maggie Phillips in Tablet · 18 Feb 2022

The article discusses the division between the Ukrainian and Russian branches of the Orthodox Church and its implications for Orthodox communities in the United States, particularly in Pittsburgh.

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Returning to Pittsburgh: Ep 292

Unorthodox · 28 Oct 2021

Returning to Pittsburgh, Unorthodox revisits the aftermath of the Tree of Life synagogue shooting, focusing on the resilience and hope within the Squirrel Hill community.

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Returning to Pittsburgh: Ep 292

Unorthodox · 28 Oct 2021

In this special episode of Unorthodox, the focus is on the Tree of Life synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh, which took place three years ago.

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The Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting: An Oral History with Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto

People of the Pod · 21 Oct 2021

In this oral history interview, Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto reflects on the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting that occurred in October 2018.

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After the Tree of Life massacre, an inspiring story of a community coming together

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 30 Sep 2021

Mark Oppenheimer delves into the aftermath of the 2018 Tree of Life synagogue shooting in his book "Squirrel Hill: The Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting and the Soul of a Neighborhood."

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From Pittsburgh to the Holocaust

Jonathan D. Sarna in Jewish Review of Books · 8 Sep 2021

Mark Oppenheimer's book "Squirrel Hill: The Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting and the Soul of a Neighborhood" provides a detailed and well-written account of the 2018 Tree of Life Synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh.

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The Butcher, the Baker, and the Newspaper Seller

Mark Oppenheimer in Tablet · 12 May 2020

The documentary "Murray Avenue: A Community in Transition" by filmmaker Sheila Chamovitz from 1983 captures the essence of Squirrel Hill, a Jewish neighborhood in Pittsburgh.

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Lunch Dates: Ep. 224

Unorthodox · 16 Apr 2020

In this episode of Lunch Dates (Ep. 224), A.J. Jacobs discusses his love for Zoom dining and reflects on gratitude during challenging times.

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In Pittsburgh, Hard Questions Unsettle a Somber Commemoration

Mark Oppenheimer in Tablet · 4 Nov 2019

The text explores the commemoration of the first anniversary of the Tree of Life shooting in Pittsburgh.

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A Year After Pittsburgh, Time for Action

Carly Pildis in Tablet · 1 Nov 2019

A year after the Tree of Life shooting in Pittsburgh, the Jewish community reflects on the tragedy and the ongoing threat of anti-Semitism.

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Pittsburgh, One Year Later: Ep. 201

Unorthodox · 24 Oct 2019

In the podcast episode "Pittsburgh, One Year Later: Ep. 201," Unorthodox reflects on the first anniversary of the Tree of Life shooting in Pittsburgh.

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Bari Weiss champions being defiantly Jewish

Amy Spiro in Jewish Insider · 9 Sep 2019

Bari Weiss, a New York Times editor from Pittsburgh, was prompted to write "How to Fight Anti-Semitism" after the deadly shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue.

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When the Destruction of the Temple Isn’t an Abstract Historical Event

Beth Kissileff in Tablet · 9 Aug 2019

The writer reflects on how the events of the shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh on Oct. 27, 2018, have deeply impacted their community, making them reevaluate the observance of Tisha B'Av, a day commemorating various catastrophes in Jewish history.

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FBI Report Major Increase In Hate Crimes Against Jews in 2017

Forward · 13 Nov 2018

The FBI's 2017 report on hate crimes shows a significant increase in incidents targeting Jews, with 938 single-bias hate crimes recorded, up from 684 in 2016, representing the largest number since 2009.

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A Psalm for Pittsburgh

Rachel Rosenthal in Tablet · 2 Nov 2018

In the wake of the tragic shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, the power of Psalms (Tehillim) to provide solace and words in times of despair is highlighted.

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On Squirrel Hill: Ep. 156

Unorthodox · 30 Oct 2018

In this special episode titled "On Squirrel Hill: Ep. 156," the podcast Unorthodox focuses on the tragic anti-Semitic attack in Pittsburgh that resulted in the death of 11 Jews in a synagogue.

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On Squirrel Hill: Ep. 156

Unorthodox · 30 Oct 2018

In this poignant episode, the hosts of Unorthodox travel to Squirrel Hill, Pittsburgh, to bear witness to the community's resilience in the aftermath of the tragic shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue, which left 11 Jews dead.

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2,500 Mourn Victims Of Pittsburgh’s ‘Darkest Day’ Synagogue Rampage

Forward · 29 Oct 2018

Approximately 2,500 people attended a memorial service at the University of Pittsburgh for the 11 Jewish worshipers killed in the Tree of Life synagogue shooting in Squirrel Hill, marking the deadliest attack on the American Jewish community.

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Unattended Package Left At Pittsburgh JCC Detonated By Police

Forward · 12 Feb 2018

An unattended package found at a Pittsburgh-area Jewish Community Center led to a controlled detonation by the police, causing a temporary closure of the center.

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