A Jewish emergency crew and police officers at the site of the synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh, Oct. 28, 2018. (Photo/JTA-Jeff Swensen-Getty Images) News U.S. Campaign: #ShowUpForShabbat in response to Pittsburgh shooting Facebook Twitter Email SMS WhatsApp Share By JTA | October 31, 2018 The American Jewish Committee is urging Jews — and non-Jews — to come to synagogue this Shabbat in response to the shooting during services Saturday at Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life Synagogue that killed 11 worshippers. The organization is calling on elected officials, civic leaders and others to join Jews at services as part of the #ShowUpForShabbat campaign. “What could be a more fitting response to the terror in Pittsburgh?” AJC CEO David Harris said in a statement. “We are not afraid. We are not going to think twice about affirming our identity and faith. We are not alone.” On social media, people shared their commitment to participating in the campaign. The United States Conference of Mayors, a nonpartisan group representing mayors of cities with 30,000 or more residents, said on Twitter that it was “proud to be supporting these efforts.” Mayors are proud to be supporting these efforts. #MayorsStand4All #ShowUpForShabbat https://t.co/WPzdL9ysoh — U.S. Mayors (@usmayors) October 30, 2018 JTA Content distributed by the Jewish Telegraphic Agency news service. Also On J. Bay Area #ShowUpForShabbat around Bay Area to remember Pittsburgh shooting Bay Area #ShowUpForShabbat, and other ways to respond to Pittsburgh Bay Area On first Shabbat since shooting, big crowds of Bay Area Jews and allies Local Voice I’ll take 20 Mennonites over one armed guard Subscribe to our Newsletter Enter Email Sign Up