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Keshira haLev Fife, a kohenet (Hebrew priestess), is the founder and leader of Kesher Pittsburgh, an independent, post-denominational Jewish community. (Photo/JTA-Courtesy Fife)
Posted inOpinion

Don’t call them ‘fringe’: Innovative Jewish groups seek respect from the mainstream

Gary Rosenblatt by Gary Rosenblatt and JTA February 22, 2021February 22, 2021
The 2018 antisemitic attack on the Tree of Life*Or L'Simcha synagogue, pictured above, has become an inspiration to white supremacist groups. (Photo/JTA-Brendan Smialowski-AFP-Getty Images)
Posted inUncategorized

2 years after the synagogue shooting, Pittsburgh has become a hub for white supremacists

Shira Hanau by Shira Hanau and JTA November 20, 2020
The April 2019 shooting at the Chabad of Poway synagogue was one factor that led to a new report by the Secure Community Network, the Jewish community's umbrella security agency. (JTA/Xinhua/Li Ying via Getty Images)
Posted inU.S.

Synagogues should not arm congregants, Jewish security agency says

Marcy Oster by Marcy Oster and JTA January 17, 2020January 17, 2020
A memorial for the victims of the Tree of Life synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh. (Photo/JTA-Hane Grace Yagel)
Posted inUncategorized

Up close and personal with Pittsburgh

Stephanie Levin by Stephanie Levin December 19, 2019
(From left) Canon Jeffrey Hookom of Grace Cathedral, Rabbi Jessica Zimmerman Graf of Congregation Sherith Israel, Sen. Scott Weiner, Iftekhar A. Hai of United Muslims of America Interfaith Alliance and Reverend Elaine Donlin Buddhist Church of S.F. at an interfaith memorial service for the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting at Grace Cathedral in San Francsico, Oct. 27, 2019. /Gabriel Greschler
Posted inBay Area

S.F. interfaith service offers prayers, hope one year after Pittsburgh shooting

by Gabriel Greschler October 28, 2019October 29, 2019
President Donald Trump walks at the White House, Aug. 20, 2019. (JTA/Chip Somodevilla-Getty Images)
Posted inOpinion

Anti-Semitism is rising in the U.S. — and many Jews blame Trump

Aaron Keyak by Aaron Keyak October 28, 2019October 30, 2019
Quilted hearts sent in memoriam of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting. /Courtesy of the Tree of Life Congregation and Rauh Jewish History Program & Archives
Posted inU.S., News

What happens to memorial objects left at site of Pittsburgh synagogue shooting

Ben Sales by Ben Sales and JTA October 25, 2019
The doors of the Tree of Life synagogue feature memorials surrounding the building nearly a year after the attack there that killed 11 worshippers. (Photo/JTA-Grace Yagel)
Posted inU.S.

‘An hour at a time’: How Pittsburgh survivors are struggling a year later

Ben Sales by Ben Sales and JTA October 2, 2019October 2, 2019
a solemn crowd holds candles
Posted inNews

S.F. Supes committee passes resolution supporting Pittsburgh synagogue

by J. Staff December 14, 2018December 17, 2018
people in kippot embrace during a memorial event
Posted inColumns

Why is the Pittsburgh shooting still affecting me?

by Julie Levine December 14, 2018

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