Second gentleman Douglas Emhoff and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro are among the dignitaries marking the groundbreaking of a new structure replacing the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. That's where 11 worshippers were murdered in 2018 in the deadliest act of antisemitism in U.S. history.
Rabbi Jeffrey Myers, center, Tree of Life congregation and 10/27 survivor, leads an interfaith blessing during the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Tree of Life complex in Pittsburgh , Sunday, June 23, 2024. The new structure is replacing the Tree of Life synagogue where 11 worshipers were murdered in 2018 in the deadliest act of antisemitism in U.S. history. Second gentleman Douglas Emhoff and Pennsylvania Gov.
Plans for the new complex include a cultural center, sanctuary, educational center and museum along with a memorial to the worshipers from three congregations who were murdered on the Sabbath morning of Oct. 27, 2018. The new design is by renowned architect, whose previous works include Jewish museums, Holocaust memorials and the master plan for the redevelopment of the World Trade Center after 9/11.
“The end of our story is not victimhood, it’s about how we as Jewish people define ourselves and, out of the worst moments, our capacity to be resilient, to get up and to rebuild,” said Carole Zawatsky, chief executive officer of the Tree of Life non-profit organization overseeing the project in tandem with the congregation of the same name.
The attack claimed the lives of 11 worshippers from Dor Hadash, New Light and Tree of Life congregations, which shared space in the synagogue in Squirrel Hill, the heart of Pittsburgh’s Jewish community. Two worshippers and five responding police officers were also injured in the attack.Zawatsky said in an interview that the project aims to honor the memories of the 11 who were killed and to combat the hatred behind such attacks.
“What we’re truly doing is looking at the root of all identity-based hate,” she said. “In a society where antisemitism is allowed to flourish, all forms of hate are allowed to flourish. It is an American problem.”
Shootings Daniel Libeskind General News Domestic News PA State Wire Judaism September 11 Attacks Pittsburgh U.S. News Antisemitism Religion N U.S. News
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Emhoff will speak at groundbreaking of the memorial for the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting victimsVice President Kamala Harris' husband will deliver remarks at the groundbreaking of the memorial to victims of the 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue shooting.
Read more »
Emhoff will speak at groundbreaking of the memorial for the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting victimsVice President Kamala Harris' husband will deliver remarks at the groundbreaking of the memorial to victims of the 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue shooting. Doug Emhoff is the first Jewish person to serve as the spouse of a nationally elected U.S. leader and has been outspoken on combating antisemitism at home and abroad.
Read more »
Emhoff will speak at groundbreaking of the memorial for the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting victimsVice President Kamala Harris' husband will deliver remarks at the groundbreaking of the memorial to victims of the 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue shooting.
Read more »
VP’s husband to speak at Pittsburgh synagogue shooting victims memorial groundbreakingSunday’s groundbreaking will mark the start of the rebuilding of the Tree of Life campus.
Read more »
Patrick Queen Unapologetic About Joining Pittsburgh SteelersThe Pittsburgh Steelers' newest linebacker shared his excitement to be in Pittsburgh and not in Baltimore.
Read more »
Eagles Bring In Veteran Help At OGThe Eagles signed 2019 second-round pick Max Scharping, adding depth to the offensive line
Read more »