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Card addressed to Joyce Fienberg. 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.
Color photograph showing six children holding a banner that reads, "New Light Congregation." People in the background are wearing matching shirts from the congregation.
Post-it note with handwritten message in green marker. The message reads: "Never again! We love you." Tape on the upper edge. Tearing and creasing due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
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.
Summary: KDKA-TV report from a havdalah vigil at the corner of Forbes and Murray Aves. in Squirrel Hill.
Handwritten letter written in black ink on lined notebook paper from Michelle. Michelle is a lifelong Pittsburgher whose mother worked in Squirrel Hill when Sophie Masloff, Pittsburgh's first Jewish and female mayor, was in office. Michelle recalls her mother's pride in serving Masloff. Michelle notes that she is a student at the University of Pittsburgh and currently lives in Squirrel Hill. She apologizes for being "neglectful" of her ties with the Jewish community. She wrote this letter to extend "my very friendly hello" and to communicate her solidarity.
Business card from Pastor J. Hogan of Faithbridge Community Church.
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue ink. Written in Hebrew, the note contains an adaptation of the biblical verse in 1 Samuel 15:29. Translated into English, the message reads: "The Glory of Judah does not deceive or change His mind..." Color bleeding due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Note from a member of The Church at Severn Run in Severn, Maryland. The note reads: "May God bring you peace and blanket you with His love during this difficult time."
Letter from a member of the Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church in San Diego, California. The letter reads: "May God comfort you today and in the days ahead. I will keep you all in thought and prayer. [?] from Pt Loma P.C."
Post-it note with handwritten message in green marker. The message reads: "We will never forget. Love conquers Hate [heart]."
Card made by a student from the George Washington University Hillel. Card reads: "Praise the Lord, all you nations, extol Him, all your peoples for great is His love toward us. And the faithfullness of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord." This message is an English rendering of Psalms 117:1-2.
Handwritten note from the [last name redacted] family from Toronto. Written in black ink on the back of stationary with the logo of Marriott Hotels. Staining due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Folded card on white paper. Blue, purple, and yellow stains in the center and upper right and left. Mild dirt staining throughout. Due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial, the message on this card is no longer visible.
Floral tag addressed to Melvin Wax. The tag features a white rose on the left and the stock message: "With Deepest Sympathy" in a band on the upper center.
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 prayers for peace and unity. The church's contact information is included on the back of the envelope.
Folded card with colored pencil illustration. Cover shows a tree. Inside reads: "I am so sorry for your loss. We are with you in spirit and in deed. As a former resident of Pittsburgh my heart breaks for you and your community."
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