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Folded cardstock program for "Mona Golabek in The Children of Willesden Lane: A Tale of Music, Hope and Survival." Cover features image of a girl with a suitcase on a dark red background. Interior pages lists speakers and performances, describes the production, and provides background information about Mona Golabeck, Kristallnacht, and the Kindertransport. Back page describes the missions of the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh, Classrooms Without Borders (Pittsburgh, Pa.), and the Pittsburgh Willesden Lane Read, and includes a memorial to the victims of the October 27 attack.
Eight-page booklet printed on off-white paper. Program provides order of memorial service, lists names of deceased congregants by family, and lists names of congregational officers.
Black and white photograph showing four men holding Torah scrolls, alongside fifth man and boy. Label taped to photograph reads, "________, __________, Elovitz brothers, Dr. Weisberg."
Black and white reproduction of a photograph originally printed in a newspaper, showing Greek Revival synagogue. Cropped selection from larger image.
Spiral bound booklet with peach-colored cover page, gray binding, and light blue back cover, 43 pages. Contains information for members, including descriptions of officer responsibilities, a guide for leading services, and contact information for Jewish resources in Pittsburgh. Two pages containing contact information have been redacted from digital version.
Black and white reproduction of an illustration originally printed in a newspaper, showing synagogue. Cropped selection from larger image.
Single page with typed text and hand-drawn illustration of an open Torah scroll, Shabbat candles, and a kiddish cup. Text lists details of event and includes quotation from Statement of Principles.
Features seven "chants," mostly taken from Hebrew scripture.
Photograph showing 11 adults and children standing and sitting on a sidewalk before a house. One person holds a sign reading, "Congregation Dor Hadash Salutes Israel on 25th Anniversary." Other hold Star of David flags.
Black and white photograph showing large group of people in a banquet hall. Label taped onto photograph reads, "1955."
Tri-fold bulletin listing the details of Shabbat services, upcoming community events and resources for those experiencing symptoms of trauma.
Trifold pamphlet on off white paper with typed text. Cover features photograph of chandelier from the Rodef Shalom Congregation sanctuary, quote by Ahad Ha'am, and congregational logo. Interior lists details for Friday night and Saturday morning services, lists the names of the victims of the October 27 attack, and reprints original poetry by Rabbi Danny Schiff, Chana Brody, and Valerie Bachrach. Back cover lists officers of the congregation. Two-page insert lists upcoming events at the congregation.
Cover of bencher (grace after meals booklet) from the bar mitzvah of Nate Itskowitz. Features illustration of a black and yellow sports jersey with the name Itskowitz, a Steelers logo modified to read "Nate" and the date "10-27-18," and Hebrew text listing the event and date.
Page of typed text on light blue paper with creas marks. Explains the background and mission of Squirrel Hill Stands Against Gun Violence and provides contact information.
13-page program. Black text on blue paper. Contains selection of readings and prayers as part of a "Sabbath of Learning" service.
Single-page folded to create four-page booklet. Black text on blue paper. Cover features illustration of number 15 with decorative flowers. Interior includes details of event.
Pittsburgh Penguins hockey jersey with team logo on front and "Crosby 87" on back. Detail shows manufacturer's patch featuring the logo of Tree of Life-Or L'Simcha Congregation and the logo of the Pittsburgh Penguins above the words "Stronger Than Hate."
White button with black text and safety pin on back, Design features tree with branches forming a Star of David. Text above design reads, "#pittsburghstrong."
Photograph showing group of adults and children along the outer wall of a sukkah at the Hebrew Institute in Squirrel Hill.
Trifold pamphlet with typed text over orange background. Cover includes photograph of Roberta Schomberg and program details. Interior includes photographs of Fred Rogers and the Rodef Shalom Congregation sanctuary and a description of the Pursuer of Peace in Action program series, as well as an advertisement for a toy and book drive hosted by JFCS Pittsburgh. Back page features Rodef Shalom Congregation logo.
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