Primary Type – Cards
Secondary Type - Cards
Language – Cards
Creator – Cards
Date – Cards
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Location – Cards
Event – Cards
Floral tag from floral arrangement addressed to Rabbi Hazzan Myers at Tree of Life synagogue. The message is printed on flower tag from a local florist. Significant tears due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Postcard with a monumental building with a dome, perhaps a mosque, from Azerbaijan on the cover. Tearing due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial. The message on the back contains words of prayer and the senders' commitment to welcoming all in Squirrel Hill.
Notecard with the following message written in black ink: "LOVE ALWAYS."
Floral tag from floral arrangement addressed to the Congregation and Staff at Tree of Life Synagogue. The message is printed on flower tag from a local florist. Creasing due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Note addressed to Dr. Jerry Rabinowitz reading: "Rest in Peace Dr. Rabinowitz. Sue [last name redacted]. Shalom."
Handwritten note written in black marker on paper reading: "May the light you brought to this world continue to shine. -Fabers."
Note card which reads: "GOD BLESS YOU [heart]."
Notecard with green line on the right which reads: "This was wrong and shouldn't have happened. Our hearts go out to you. We know that love is stronger than hate."
Piece of notepad paper with a pencil drawing of a flying angel with wings and a halo.
Handwritten note written on lined notebook paper reading: "Filled with grief- Prayers for peace and justice."
Floral tag enclosed in pink envelope from floral arrangement; tape on the lower left front. The tag reads: "You will never be forgotten. Each and every one will live in our memories forever." The note is written in black ink on a printed tag with a floral bouquet in the lower right corner. The reverse is stamped with the contact information for Squirrel Hill Flower Shop.
Handwritten note and envelope from new residents of Squirrel Hill, formerly of Santa Barbara, Ca.
Note addressed to Dr. Jerry Rabinowitz reading: "I will miss your Hello and smile all my days at Shadyside Hospital. Kelly [sad face]." Written on notecard which was cut in half.
Floral tag from floral arrangement sent by Kathryn, Jim, and James. The tag reads: "With love from Kathryn, Jim, and James. May their memory be a blessing." Note is handwritten in black ink on white paper; staining and creasing due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Invitation to Leah's Bat Mitzvah celebration on Sunday May 27th at the Tree of Life synagogue. Illustrations of a palm tree and a sun appear on either side of the central text. On the back, the sender wrote: "I had the best day of my life in this shul. We will never forget what happened. We will make the world a better place."
Floral tag from floral arrangement sent by the Lambe, Platt, and Sprague families. Message is handwritten in blue ink on a printed tag with a white rose on the left edge.
Handwritten note written in blue ink on lined notecard expressing the author's wish that all the victims of the October 27 attack find peace and that God will ease the suffering of those lose who lost loved ones.
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