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Sticker with Shabbat-related imagery. Two pink Shabbat candles, labeled in Hebrew: "Shabbat Shalom," appear in the center. Two women, covering their hands, as they bless the candles, appear on either side. Doves appear in the lower right and left corners. Signed lower left.
Post-it note with handwritten message in red marker. The message reads: "Let love rule."
Paper with photocopied excerpts from two passages titled "November 1." The first passage is the Prayer of Joy. The second passage is a quote from Max [redacted], a minister in San Antonio, Tx. The back contains a handwritten message from Denise, a resident of the North Side section of Pittsburgh.
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."
Oral history of Nancy Bernstein, recorded as part of the Meanings of October 27th Oral History Project.
Diamante poem by which was sent with the materials from Emergency Ministry Services, a faith-based training and disaster response NGO in San Juan Capistrano, Ca., affiliated with the Orange County Church on the Rock. A diamante poem is a seven-line unrhymed poem which is shaped like a diamond. The words of this poem washed away due to rainwater.
Note from a member of The Church at Severn Run in Severn, Maryland. The note is enclosed in an envelope with church letterhead, reading: "The Church at Severn Run: Love Well, Live Jesus, Believe Big!" The note inside contains messages of love and support. The church's contact information is included on the back of the envelope.
Square card with white and yellow text against blue background. Card reads, "Mitzvah4Pittsburgh. Some spread darkness. We spread light. Choose a good deed. Choose a Mitzvah. Add light to the world," followed by four options and a place for respondents to list their name and email address. Some names and email addresses have been redacted for privacy.
Full color printed program for "The Numbers Keep Changing." Includes artist's statement, reproductions of seven paintings with accompanying poems, photographs of the exhibition opening, and media coverage of the exhibit. Additional images shows painting "El Kiddush Hashem."
Printed paper square with the "Stronger Than Hate" emblem. Lamination has started to separate from the paper, as well as color loss, due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Post-it note with handwritten message with red marker. The message reads: "Oh, Jerry we miss you so much. [Heart] R.S."
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue marker. The message reads: "We will not be bystanders. We will take action. All of us have a role to play. Everyone can help."
Full sheet flyer includes image of the top half of a mans face and typed text. Text describes Lest We Forget installation.
Hardwritten card in blue pen on white paper, offering condolences following the October 27 attack.
Card from a student at West Allegheny Middle School in Imperial, Pa. The front features a hand-colored illustration of a mandala with floral motifs. The back contains a handwritten note, as well as the stock signature: "From your friends at West Allegheny Middle School."
Page of blank stationery. Blue printing on white paper. Header features illustration of New Light Congregation synagogue. Left-hand margin lists officers of the congregation and contact information for the congregation.
Printed tag with a photograph of Irving Younger. The tag reads: "In Memory of Irving Younger." Creasing and staining due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Card from a student at West Allegheny Middle School in Imperial, Pa. The front features a hand-colored illustration of a bird feather with geometric motifs. The back contains a handwritten note, which reads: "I'm sorry for your loss and I know what it like to lose someone dear to you but it is ok they will always love you no matter where you or the[y] are. -Owen H." The stock signature: "From your friends at West Allegheny Middle School," appears upside down on the upper right.
Card from a student at West Allegheny Middle School in Imperial, Pa. The front features a hand-colored illustration of a bird with a leaf in its mouth with floral and geometric motifs. The back contains a handwritten note, as well as the stock signature: "From your friends at West Allegheny Middle School."
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