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Pittsburgh’s Jews, united by Tree of Life shooting, divided by election and Gaza war

Lauren Markoe in Forward · 23 Oct

Pittsburgh's Jewish community, once united by the 2018 Tree of Life synagogue shooting, faces deep divisions exacerbated by the upcoming election and ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict.

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Why is there a Hebrew plaque in Trump's office in ‘The Apprentice’ movie and what does it say?

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 14 Oct

The article discusses the depiction of Donald Trump's office in the film "The Apprentice," highlighting a Hebrew plaque awarded to him by the Jewish National Fund.

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I’m a rabbi who wrote a fantasy novel. I couldn’t have done it without inspiration from our sacred past.

Rabbi Jill Hammer in JTA · 23 Aug

In this reflective piece, a rabbi and author describes the creation of a fantasy novel influenced by Jewish spirituality and tradition.

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Meet America’s potential first Jewish second family: Josh Shapiro, Lori, and their 4 kids

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 5 Aug

Josh Shapiro, the current Pennsylvania governor, is being considered as a potential running mate for Kamala Harris, which could make him part of the first Jewish Second Family.

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‘The tree is still growing’: At the site of the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history, Tree of Life breaks ground on its future

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 23 Jun

Survivors and community members gather at the site of the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh.

0 Culture Antisemitism

Her Mother-In-Law Was Murdered at Tree of Life: Now Marnie Fienberg is Countering Antisemitism One Seder at a Time

People of the Pod · 19 Apr

Marnie Fienberg, founder of 2ForSeder, aims to counter antisemitism by encouraging Jewish families to invite non-Jewish guests to their Passover seders, as a tribute to her mother-in-law Joyce Feinberg, a victim of the Tree of Life synagogue shooting.

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A Look Back: AJC’s Award-Winning “Remembering Pittsburgh” Series

People of the Pod · 4 Apr

The episode revisits the impactful series remembering the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting, emphasizing its profound effect on both the Pittsburgh Jewish community and Jews worldwide.

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Remembering Pittsburgh Part 4: AJC CEO Ted Deutch On the Jewish Community’s Resilience After Pittsburgh and Hamas Attacks

People of the Pod · 27 Oct 2023

In this episode of the "Remembering Pittsburgh" series, AJC CEO Ted Deutch reflects on the significance of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting at Tree of Life and the recent attack on Israel.

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Remembering Pittsburgh Part 1: Behind the Scenes at the Reimagined Tree of Life

People of the Pod · 6 Oct 2023

This article focuses on the fifth anniversary of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting at the Tree of Life.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The Pittsburgh synagogue shooter got the death penalty. Pennsylvania’s Jewish governor is mum on the sentence.

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 3 Aug 2023

Following the jury's decision to sentence Robert Bowers to death for the 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue attack, Pennsylvania's Jewish governor, Josh Shapiro, refrained from commenting directly on the death penalty.

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She survived the worst antisemitic attack in US history. Finally, she's ready to talk about it

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 2 Aug 2023

Audrey Glickman, a survivor of the Tree of Life synagogue shooting—the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history—has begun to speak publicly about the trauma after years of silence during the gunman's trial.

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After Tree of Life sentencing, 6 Jewish scholars on what text and tradition say about the death penalty

Matthew Litman in Forward · 2 Aug 2023

After the death penalty was sentenced for Robert Bowers, the man who murdered 11 worshippers at Pittsburgh's Tree of Life synagogue, six Jewish scholars discuss Judaism's stance on capital punishment.

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The Tree of Life shooter will likely receive the death penalty. Only one question remains

Nora Berman in Forward · 13 Jul 2023

The man responsible for the deadliest crime against Jews in American history, the Tree of Life shooter, has been found eligible to receive the death penalty.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Pennsylvania governor credits families of Tree of Life victims for his anti-death penalty stance

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 16 Feb 2023

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has called for the abolition of the death penalty, citing moral reasons and insights from families of the Tree of Life synagogue victims.

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Sometimes You Feel Like a Nut

Paola Gavin in Tablet · 16 Feb 2023

The almond has a long history in Jewish culture, symbolizing hope, renewal, and the impermanent nature of life.

0 Politics Jewish Law

A kosher kitchen in the governor’s mansion: Josh Shapiro sworn in to lead Pennsylvania

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 17 Jan 2023

Josh Shapiro was sworn in as Pennsylvania's 48th governor, becoming the state's third Jewish governor.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Josh Shapiro to be sworn in as Pennsylvania governor on Bible that survived Tree of Life attack

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 12 Jan 2023

Josh Shapiro, the governor-elect of Pennsylvania, will be sworn in using a Hebrew Bible that survived the tragic Tree of Life synagogue shooting in 2018, where eleven Jewish worshippers lost their lives.

0 Antisemitism Television/Film

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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Searching for the Roots of the ‘New Year for Trees’

Rachel Román in Tablet · 14 Jan 2022

Tu B'Shevat, the Jewish holiday of the New Year for Trees, has roots that some believe go back to the pagan worship of the goddess Asherah.

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The Scene of the Crime

Mark Oppenheimer in Tablet · 5 Oct 2021

Daniel Leger, a survivor of the Tree of Life synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh, decided to return to the scene of the crime in order to confront and process the traumatic event.

0 Antisemitism Culture

Going Viral: Ep. 199

Unorthodox · 10 Oct 2019

This live episode of Unorthodox features Bari Weiss discussing her book "How to Fight Anti-Semitism," exploring the roots and modern manifestations of anti-Semitism, while also highlighting the complexities of combating hate from both the far-right and far-left in America.

0 Holidays Culture

Jewish Trees, Ranked

Armin Rosen in Tablet · 9 Feb 2017

Tu Bshvat, the Jewish New Year for Trees, celebrates various significant trees in Jewish culture and history.

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