Pittsburgh synagogue shooting

The deadliest act of antisemitism on American soil is remembered in new exhibit

The exhibition also features two other deadly anniversaries: The October 7 Massacre and Kristallnacht, the Nazi-led pogrom of November 9, 1938.

A new, temporary exhibit at the Museum of Jewish Heritage explores antisemitism in America, with the 2018 shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh at its center.
 The Tree of Life synagogue at the intersection of Shady and Wilkins avenues, in Pittsburgh's Squirrel Hill neighborhood, on Oct. 30, 2018.

Pennsylvania man caught with child porn, antisemitic mass attack plans

 The Tree of Life synagogue at the intersection of Shady and Wilkins avenues, in Pittsburgh's Squirrel Hill neighborhood, on Oct. 30, 2018.

Tree of Life murderer is one of 3 death row inmates exempted from Biden’s commutation order

The facade of the Tree of Life synagogue, where a mass shooting occurred last Saturday, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S., November 3, 2018

Plaque for Pittsburgh synagogue shooting victims stolen, investigations ongoing


A moving collection of essays on the Tree of Life terror attack

Two years after the attack, 23 members of the community explore different facets of the attack and the aftermath.


Yo-Yo Ma perform in ceremony honoring Pittsburgh shooting victims - watch

The ceremony also included several prayers for the souls off the deceased and for healing those who survived.

A visitor views a makeshift memorials outside the Tree of Life synagogue  in Pittsburgh, in 2018.

Commemoration ceremony to honor those killed in Pittsburgh attack

Some of the families of congregants killed will also be in attendance at the virtual ceremony.

The facade of the Tree of Life synagogue, where a mass shooting occurred last Saturday, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S., November 3, 2018

Former NYPD commissioner warns US Jews: Protect your communities

“We are in a dangerous place in history,” Raymond Kelly warned.

New York Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly at a press conference, May 24, 2012

Families of Pittsburgh synagogue victims to get $3 million from fund

The distributions were based on the recommendations of an independent committee convened by the federation that delivered its report in February.

Governor Wolf Joins Pittsburgh in Mourning After Tragic Shooting in the Tree of Life Synagogue

Families of victims of Pittsburgh Tree of Life shooting will receive $3m.

About $5.45 million were raised from individual donors following the attack and sent directly to the Tree of Life congregation.

POLICE TAPE (Illustrative)

How Muslims helped me work through the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting

The first time I came to this mosque, in the Oakland neighborhood of my hometown of Pittsburgh, was Nov. 4, 2018, less than 10 days after the attack at our synagogue.

POLICE TAPE (Illustrative)

Pittsburgh rabbi said Monsey attack was an 'oh no, not again' moment

On Saturday night in Monsey, an intruder injured five people with a machete at a Hanukkah party held at the home of a rabbi.

Rabbi Jeffrey Myers of the Tree of Life synagogue walks after speaking to reporters on October 29, 2018

There will still be antisemitism in 2020 – here’s why

The Internet allows messages of hate to spread unbridled – and no one has figured out how to control them.

Protesters hold placards and flags during a demonstration, organised by the British Board of Jewish Deputies for those who oppose antisemitism, in Parliament Square in London.

We can make a difference and be safe

Horrific events, whether vandalization or murder, are on the rise in America.

Emergency personnel and investigators work at the scene the day after an hours-long gun battle with two men around a kosher market in Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S., December 11, 2019.