
Primary Type – Cards
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Date – Cards
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Card from a congregant at the Holy Angels Parish. The front cover contains a stock illustration of a haloed dove flying in front of Noah's ark. Signed "Jack [last name redacted] 5th grade." The inside reads: "God Loves You. We will remember you. Jack Grade 5."
Letter from a member of the Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church in San Diego, California. The letter is dated 11/4/2018 and reads: "To my brothers and sisters at the Tree of Life Synagogue: When I was young in Denver, Colorado our Congregation Church (First Plymouth) and the Temple Micah shared our building. The Rabbi was wonderful and we combined our youth groups and spent weekends and retreats together. It was highlight of my life to learn how common our shared heritage and beliefs were across what had been presented to me as "separateness." So untrue!!
Blank Goddard Middle School postcard. Front reads: "Goddard Middle School Good News!" and features the school's symbol.
Handwritten note written in yellow marker on a printed paper with a framed picture with leaves around the edges. The note is written inside the leaf frame and reads: "Eleven beautiful leaves for eleven beautiful sweet souls ripped away... Six strong trees for the six injured but here to stay. Hated can't weaken a city of steel."
Floral tag from floral arrangement sent by John [last name redacted]. The tag reads: "For the innocents who[se] lives were taken- Eternal Love." It is signed John [last name and address redacted] of Phillipsburg, North Carolina. The contact information for James Flower and Gift Shoppe is included below. The message is written in black ink on a printed tag with an ombre background resembling a sunset.
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue marker. The message reads: "May your loved ones rest in peace. May your hearts heal and know that we are with you and will defend and love you."
Black hockey stick with the words "Crosby 87" in white lettering along the upper shaft. Stick has black tape around the blade and clear packing tape bound around the handle.
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.
Post-it note with handwritten message in red marker. The message reads: "Stronger than hate. Never forget the day."
Handwritten letter written in black ink on lined notebook paper from a Jewish resident of Riverdale, Ny. Addressed to Congregation Tree of Life, the Squirrel Hill community, Pittsburgh, and everyone grieving from the October 27 attack.
Hardwritten card in blue pen on white paper, offering condolences following the October 27 attack.
Handwritten sympathy note written in blue ink on paper from Nelson [last name redacted], a resident of Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Nelson extends his sympathy to Pittsburgh and its Jewish community in particular.
Folded card with colored pencil illustration. Cover shows four smiley faces, two heart shaped balloons, surrounded by asterisk-shaped stars on a multicolored background. Inside reads: "Our prayers are with you! I hope you are well!" Back reads "2018" and features two heart shaped ballons in the lower center atop a salmon colored background.
Handmade card on white paper. Eleven trees, illustrated in blue ink, appear in the center. The number 11 appears below, followed by a heart. The card reads: "For the 11 people that died. Love, Coleman [last redacted]."
Folded card with pencil illustration. Cover features flower on ground under words "Just remember..." Interior features illustration of heart superimposed on planet Earth with human figures dancing on it and the words, "We Are All Jews Together." Additional note reads, "Please know that Beth Chai Congregation members like us are thinking of you. Karen & Howard [last name redacted for privacy]."
Card from a student at West Allegheny Middle School in Imperial, Pa. The front features a hand-colored illustration of a quatrefoil with floral and geometric motifs. The back contains a handwritten note, as well a sticker with 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 the words: "Don't Stop Believing." The back contains a handwritten note, as well as the stock signature: "From your friends at West Allegheny Middle School."
Floral tag from floral arrangement sent by the Orange County Islamic Foundation in Mission Viejo, California. The tag reads: "The Orange County Islamic Foundation in Mission Viejo, California extends its sincere condolences and prayers to your congregation. We join you and support you in your moment of grief." The message is printed on a tag from a local florist.
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