
Primary Type – Cards
Secondary Type - Cards
Language – Cards
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Date – Cards
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Event – Cards
Card addressed to Daniel Stein. Cover features a reproduction of a painting by Frank Crosby, a resident of the Emmaus Community of Pittsburgh. The inside contains messages of love and support written by other members of the Emmaus Community.
Handwritten card from a student at Goddard Middle School in Littleton, Co. The front cover contains the following quote: "All stars are in the dark and darkness dies in the light." The quote is accompanied by two illustrated five-pointed stars. Inside reads: "Dear Rabbi Jeffrey Myers, I am so sorry for your loss. Just know that people all the way from Colorado support you and are helping you through this. With love -Josh [last name redacted], Littleton, Colorado."
Oral history of Rosalind Chow, recorded as part of the Meanings of October 27th Oral History Project.
Sand-colored poster with handwritten message in blue crayon, reading: "Chashmonayim, Israel Stands with Pittsburgh." Staining due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Rectangular poster that says "Love one another right NOW" with music notes and pink hearts. Blank back.
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.
Handmade card in watercolor and ink on paper. The front side features a hand painted illustration of a braided Challah loaf, traditionally prepared for the Jewish Shabbat. The card is signed: "Love and solidarity from Morgantown, WV." Staining due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Award medal attached to light blue ribbon and housed in blue velour jewelry box. Design of medal features City of Pittsburgh crest.
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.
Envelope and floral tag addressed to Jerry Rabinowitz. The envelope reads: "Godspeed Jerry" and is illustrated with two hearts. The tag features an illustration of a sheep with wildflowers growing out of its head. The tag reads: "Jerry, You can rest in peace with Bill. He, too, was an incredibly kind man! Jean. Godspeed."
Card from the Friendship Circle of Illinois. The cover reads: "To the Jewish community of Pittsburgh, From: Ari [last name redacted]." The acronym "B"SD" (with the help of heaven) appears in the upper right corner. The left flap on the inside features a large smiley face. The right flap reads: "I feel very bad for you and there should be always good stuff. And there be no bad stuff and Moshiach should come right NOW!!" A smiley face has been inserted inside the letter O.
Summary: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette report listing detours to Port Authority bus routes passing through Squirrel Hill to accommodate crime scene blockades and public vigils in the neighborhood.
Folded card with colored pencil illustration. Front shows a tree in autumn with grass and falling leaves. Inside reads: "Nobody deserves to go through what you are going through. Best wishes to all. Love [heart] Beth Chai."
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.
Handwritten note written in blue ink on a lined notecard reading: "Sending all of my sympathy, empathy and love. I don't know what else to say. -Hope [last name redacted]. Brooklyn, New York (Former Pittsburgher)."
Handmade card in watercolor on paper. The card features a hand painted illustration of various flowers , including red tulips, growing from the earth against a blue sky. The card reads in the upper center: "Stronger than hate."
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue marker. The message reads: "One Love" with peace and heart symbols replacing the letter "o" respectively.
Piece of notepad paper with a pencil drawing of a flying angel with wings and a halo.
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