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Post-it note with handwritten message in black marker. The message reads: "Share the Love! Free Bouquets!"
White posterboard with inscription in black ink. Writing bleeds through to back.
Photograph showing group of adults and children along the outer wall of a sukkah at the Hebrew Institute in Squirrel Hill.
Floral tag enclosed in orange envelope from floral arrangement sent by Alfred University. The note is written in black ink on a printed tag with orange lillies on the left edge. The reverse is stamped with the contact information of Squirrel Hill Flower Shop.
Card from a student at West Allegheny Middle School in Imperial, Pa. The front features a hand-colored illustration of the words: "Be Strong" and other floral and geometric motifs. The back contains a handwritten note, as well as the stock signature: "From your friends at West Allegheny Middle School."
Laminated mixed media collage with paper, dried leaves, and marker. Tree in the center; two clouds and sun in upper register. Handwritten inscriptions in various marker colors on tree trunk and upper center. Bleeding to back and signs of water exposure; creasing.
Handmade sign with red, blue, yellow, and black paint. The words "Stronger Than Hate" appear in a text box outlined in black; a heart appears above. The adapted Steelers' logo with a yellow Star of David appears on the upper left. Staining due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Prayer sheet for a memorial service at Beth Israel Congregation in Washington, Pa. Includes poem titled "Elijah," words to Psalm 121 in Hebrew and English, and a traditional blessing for mourners known as "Hamakom yenachem" presented in Hebrew, transliterated Hebrew, and English.
Letter from a member of the Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church in San Diego, California. The letter is dated 11/4/18 and reads: "To our people of God. Our prayers of love and support are with you always. The loss of your friends and family is horrible. Our prayers for healing are with you all. God promises in Malachi 4 that 'Goodness will shine like the rising sun and will bring healing.' Take heart. With love, Liliana [last name redacted]."
Letter from a member of the Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church in San Diego, California. The letter reads: "G-d be with you. Know that the great-grandson of Or' [?]- gollath will always fail through those who the follow one true G-d." David.
Post-it note with handwritten message in black and red marker. The message reads: "If you mess with us. You mess with the entire world." Signed with a heart, colored in red and outlined in black.
Floral tag from floral arrangement sent by a couple from Virginia. Handwritten message in blue ink on a printed tag featuring a white orchid on the lower right.
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.
Card from a student at West Allegheny Middle School in Imperial, Pa. The front features a hand-colored illustration of a bird holding a leaf in its mouth with geometric and floral motifs. The back contains a handwritten note, as well as the stock signature: "From your friends at West Allegheny Middle School."
Card from a student at West Allegheny Middle School in Imperial, Pa. The front features a hand-colored illustration of a flower. The back contains a handwritten note, as well as the stock signature: "From your friends at West Allegheny Middle School."
Single page with typed text. Text lists order of Friday evening service, including page numbers and readings with instructions for cantor.
White posterboard with handwritten message in colored marker. The poster features a quote from 1 Peter 4:8, reading: "Continue to show deep love for each other." The word "love" is embellished with over a dozen hearts. The word, "Trump" has been crossed out on the upper left corner on the reverse.
Handwritten note in red marker on a piece of brown paper from a family. Dated 10-27-18.
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