Tree of Life synagogue

Jewish Federations to hire 100 professionals to combat rising antisemitism across North America

JFNA launched a $35 million initiative to fight antisemitism and has expanded its efforts in 120 communities across the United States.

American Jews and their supporters participate in the March for Israel in Washington, DC, earlier this month.
Police officers guard the Tree of Life synagogue following shooting at the synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US, October 27, 2018.

Jewish security group launches survivor testimony project to combat rising antisemitic threats

 Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, 1948-2020.

Editor's Notes: Even after his death, Rabbi Sacks' idea of antisemitism stays dangerously relevant

A memorial ceremony for former prime minister Yitzhak Rabin, Rabin Square, Tel Aviv, November 7, 2019

This month in Jewish history: Rabin assassination, Tree of Life shooting


US Jewish communities increase security by 42% amid rising antisemitism

Jewish Federations launched last year a $130 million LiveSecure initiative, the largest security campaign in the history of the North American Jewish community.

New York police officers stand guard at the door of the Union Temple of Brooklyn, in 2018.

Looking for grace in the Tree of Life shooting attack tragedy

If there can be any consolation in this story, it can be read in the faces of his family, as they listen to community members who remember the brothers with great affection.

 ANTHONY FIENBERG holds a photo of his mother, Joyce Fienberg, who was killed at the Tree of Life synagogue

Documentary on Tree of Life synagogue shooting to air on HBO

The trailer for the upcoming film features parts of interviews of people who were at the scene at the time, which will be aired in full once the documentary premiers.

 A GROWING series of violent attacks on Jewish facilities began at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, in October 2018.

Holocaust survivor, Tree of Life witness Judah Samet dies at 84

Judah Samet, a Holocaust survivor who witnessed the Tree of Life synagogue, died peacefully at his home surrounded by family members.

Police officers guard the Tree of Life synagogue following shooting at the synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US, October 27, 2018.

Ari Mittleman’s path to his book on eight righteous heroes

Ari Mittleman: "I began to feel compelled to write during my last trip here in 2019, after the horrible attack at the Poway synagogue."

 Ari Mittleman.

Jewish groups condemn Texas school shooting, some push for action

Jewish organizations were for decades united across the board in advocating for gun control, but in recent years they have retreated from the issue.

 A law enforcement personnel works at the scene of a mass shooting in Robb Elementary School, in Uvalde, Texas, US, May 25, 2022

American Jewish communities demand protection from antisemites - opinion

Antisemitism is spiking all across America. In April, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) recorded more than 2,700 antisemitic incidents – the highest level on record since 1979.

Law enforcement vehicles are posted near a synagogue in Colleyville, Texas, during a hostage-taking incident, in January. (Shelby Tauber/Reuters)

Tree of Life unveils new institution dedicated to ending antisemitism

The museum and memorial will both be dedicated to the 11 people from three Pittsburgh congregations who were killed in an attack on the Tree of Life synagogue.

Police officers guard the Tree of Life synagogue following shooting at the synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US, October 27, 2018.

Tree of Life rabbi shares support for Colleyville synagogue

Rabbi Jeffrey Myers, head of the Pittsburgh synagogue that was targeted in a deadly antisemitic attack in 2018, expressed his support for the Beth Israel synagogue following a hostage crisis.

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

Pennsylvania allocates $6.6m for Tree of Life synagogue repairs

The US state of Pennsylvania issued $6.6 million USD in grants to repair the Tree of Life synagogue, the site of the deadliest antisemitic attack in US history.

Police officers guard the Tree of Life synagogue following shooting at the synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US, October 27, 2018.