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Date – Cards
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Event – Cards
Handwritten note written in black ink on blue paper. The note, which contains dozens of small, illustrated hearts around a large heart in the upper center, reads: "Lots of Love."
Post-it note with handwritten message in black and red marker. The message reads: "Always in our heart."
Post-it note with handwritten message in black marker. The message reads: "May their memories be a blessing." Signed with a heart and a Star of David.
Double-sided letter. The front features a letter written in blue ink on a white background. The letter is addressed to the families and friends of the October 27 attack victims, the three congregations that gathered to pray at the Tree of Life synagogue, the people of Squirrel Hill, the people of Pittsburgh, as well as all citizens of the world. The addressees are listed in six respective hearts in the upper center. The hearts are surrounded by the branches of two trees which frame either side of the letter.
Bilingual note written in black ink on lined notebook paper. The message reads in both Hebrew and English: "You are Loved. You are not forgotten." Signed with a Star of David.
Handwritten note written in black marker on paper reading: "May the light you brought to this world continue to shine. -Fabers."
Post-it note with handwritten message in green marker. The message reads, in Hebrew, "Shalom" (Peace). Illustrated with a green heart, flanked by stars, in the lower center.
Card with gold background and illustration of a rose bud stem with leaves. The message inside is addressed to the members "who were, are, and will be part of the Tree of Life synagogue" and affirms the sender's solidarity and God's greatness.
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue ink. The message reads: "I will raise my children Jewish #neverforget." Color bleeding due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Post-it note with handwritten message in red marker. The message reads: "We will love you forever." Creasing due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Post-it note with handwritten message in black marker. The message reads: "We are here for you [Star of David]."
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue marker. The message reads: "Peace and love from Denver, CO."
Post-it note with abstract illustration in red marker.
Post-it note with handwritten message in green marker. The message reads: "Doubt is not the opposite of faith, fear is [underlined] let us not fear."
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue marker. Tape in the upper left corner. The message reads: "This Temple's response to all this hate is beautiful. Hate is not welcome here or anywhere! My blessings to all."
Post-it note with handwritten message in black marker. The message reads: "Sending love from Detroit, MI." Tape on the upper edge.
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue marker. The message reads: "Love not hate." Tape affixed on the bottom edge. Tearing and creasing due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Letter written in blue ink on lined notebook paper reading: "Dear Jews of Pittsburgh, I am really sorry for you and your losses and hope you feel better soon. Love: Tali, From: Cleveland, Ohio." Illustration of a girl with a large smiling face, long hair adorned with flower or butterfly clip, and a long sleeved dress appears in the lower center.
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The October 27 Archive collects responses to an antisemitic attack in Pittsburgh, Pa. on October 27, 2018. These responses take many forms but share a motivating impulse. Each began in the mind and heart of someone who was moved by the events of that day and was compelled to create something meaningful from that feeling. By sharing these responses, those people chose to be vulnerable for the sake of a greater good. The October 27 Archive website was launched with the belief that sharing these responses with the world can provide an avenue for people all over the world to reflect, learn, and heal.
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