Iranian immigrant raises over 1m. for Pittsburgh synagogue

Khatiri, a graduate student at John Hopkins University, does not himself live in Pittsburgh. However, a conversation with a Jewish friend spurred him to begin the account.

Flowers and other items have been left as memorials outside the Tree of Life synagogue following last Saturday's shooting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, November 3, 2018

(photo credit: ALAN FREED/REUTERS)

BySAMUEL THROPE

NOVEMBER 4, 2018 11:42

Iranian immigrant raises over 1m. for Pittsburgh synagogue

Khatiri, a graduate student at John Hopkins University, does not himself live in Pittsburgh. However, a conversation with a Jewish friend spurred him to begin the account.

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Iranian immigrant raises over 1m. for Pittsburgh synagogue

Khatiri, a graduate student at John Hopkins University, does not himself live in Pittsburgh. However, a conversation with a Jewish friend spurred him to begin the account.

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