Tree of Life Synagogue
“It brings us great sadness that after that terrible day, so many Jews no longer feel safe in these precious and sacred gathering places,” said the Simon Wiesenthal Center.
“Jewish people and fellow travelers of all faiths and no faiths are going to need to be together in solidarity in the coming days,” said Rabbi Noam Marans of the American Jewish Committee.
Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh announces plans to reopen post-shooting
“I want the entire world to say, ‘Wow. Look at what they have done.’ To do anything less disrespects the memory of our 11 martyrs,” said Rabbi Jeffrey Myers.
Governor orders flags to fly half-staff to mark year since Pittsburgh shooting
“I continue to carry sorrow for the victims and their families of this heinous attack. We must honor them by remembering and through our thoughts, prayers and actions,” said Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf.
Pittsburgh Jewish community reflects on turbulent year, discusses future plans
“I live with Oct. 27 every minute of every hour of every day, and I will for the rest of my life,” said Rabbi Jeffrey Myers of Tree of Life.
“The sanctity of Jewish houses of worship—the sense of American Jewish security—changed dramatically after these fatal terror attacks,” said AJC CEO David Harris.
“What I’m hoping for is that this act will bring solace—some solace to the survivors—and will remind them that we Pennsylvanians will never forget their loved ones,” said Pennsylvania Tom Wolf in Harrisburg.
‘Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’ donates Pulitzer Prize money to Tree of Life synagogue
In a Facebook post, the synagogue said, “Pittsburgh is truly home to some amazing neighbors!”
Robert Bowers has pleaded not guilty to more than 50 criminal charges in the case, including federal hate-crime charges.
“This is a marathon, not a sprint,” he said. “I sincerely believe education, outreach and efforts to expose and educate against anti-Semitism are all effective methods to preventing attacks in the future,” says Alex Hertzman of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh.
New Jersey town dedicates monument and garden to Tree of Life victims
The memorial was supported by the East Brunswick Jewish Center, Temple B’nai Shalom, Torah Links, Young Israel of East Brunswick, and the Mayor and Township of East Brunswick.
“We pride ourselves as being a home for every Jew—a welcoming environment for everybody,” said Rabbi Moshe Bleich. “The last thing we would want is that people should not feel safe and not feel comfortable to come to a synagogue.”
