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Date – Cards
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Handwritten card in blue and purple marker on paper. The card features a large heart, over a Star David, with the first names of the eleven victims of the October 27 attack. The card reads: "We can't take away the pain, we can only add our love. Love, The Ettingers."
Folded card on red paper with handwritten messages in black marker. The front cover is addressed: "To the strong and resilient Jews of Squarrel [Squirrel] Hill," with a heart. The inside contains a message of support and solidarity from an anonymous Jew.
Drawing in colored pencil on paper. Signed: "Rhea" lower center on the front; illustrated above with four-legged animal, perhaps a dog. Additional colored illustrations appear on the back. Extensive tearing and creasing due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial; the drawing is now torn into two pieces.
Post-it note with handwritten message in red marker. The message reads: "99.9999999% of Americans are good and caring people!" Tape on the upper edge.
Folded card on yellow paper with handwritten message in black marker. The front cover reads: "My thoughts and prayers are with you and the Jewish community through these tough times that you and all Pittsburgh people are going through right now."
Post-it note with handwritten message in black marker. The message reads: "With loving memory.... May all these innocent souls rest in peace in shamium (heaven)." Signed with a heart.
Post-it note with handwritten message in green marker. The message reads: "Love."
Torn page from a children's coloring book with illustrations of a seal and fish on the front and a lion on the back.
Printed card in black ink on white paper. The card contains a large, empty rectangle outlined in black and reads: "I am thankful for people who help me. Nehemiah builds a wall. Nehemiah 1-6."
Handmade card in purple, blue, green, and black ink on white paper. Signed by Talia, Jacob, and Jayden. Illustrated with small hearts throughout. Smudging and staining due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Floral tag addressed to David Rosenthal. The tag features a white rose on the left and the stock message: "With Deepest Sympathy" in a band on the upper center.
Post-it note with handwritten message in black marker. The message reads: "You are stronger than hate." Tape across the upper corners. Tearing due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Note addressed to Jerry Rabinowitz written on the back of a business card from Doug [last name redacted], a certified Pilates instructor in the Pittsburgh area.
Post-it note with handwritten message in green marker. The message reads: "May your memories be forever a blessing and may the Holy One hold in his Heart forever."
Printed tag with a photograph of Bernice Simon. The tag reads: "In Memory of Bernice Simon." Creasing and staining due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Handwritten tag on green and white striped paper. A large piece of tape has been affixed to the tag.
Post-it note with handwritten message in black ink. The message reads: "You are so strong. Thank you for being so strong in the face of evil. Please be more Jewish. We must show our community's great life in the wake of antisemitism. That is the best revenge. Growth. Love. Life."
Post-it note with handwritten message in pink marker. The message reads: "Our hearts cry with yours for shalom." Signed with a heart, cross, and Star of David.
Post-it note with handwritten message with red marker. The message reads: "Oh, Jerry we miss you so much. [Heart] R.S."
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