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Printed memorial note with the names and ages of the eleven victims of the October 27 attack. Creasing and staining due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Folded card with marker and colored pencil illustrations. Front and back both feature Stars of David encircled by hearts. Inside shows a tree, labeled "a living tree" signed "from Milo".
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."
Letter from a member of the Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church in San Diego, California. The front cover reads: "Letters." The inside reads: "To Tree of Life family: Who can explain such an event? And how do we move forward? My prayer is that your faith in your God will see you through this grieving time and heal you all with His Grace. Steve [last name redacted]."
Card from clergy members affiliated with San Dieguito United Methodist Church in Encinitas, California. The front of the card features a multi-colored pattern of tiles with the message: "We Care About You-: We're thinking of you because we so much- and we to show you somehow..." in the upper center. The inside features a stock inscription: "So we're hoping you feel all the love that we're sending to help and support you right now!" as well as additional handwritten note from various clergy members.
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 message of support, affirmation, and love. The church's contact information is included on the back of the envelope.
Post-it note with handwritten message in black ink. The message reads: "You are so strong. Thank you for being so strong in the face of evil. Please be more Jewish. We must show our community's great life in the wake of antisemitism. That is the best revenge. Growth. Love. Life."
Oral history of Tracy Baton, recorded as part of the Meanings of October 27th Oral History Project.
Post-it note with handwritten message in black marker. The message reads: "On the street where I lived many years ago. I remember it with calm and safety. May this spot once again, one day, be a place of comfort and peace for my Jewish community and all people."
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.
Postcard with a monumental building with a dome, perhaps a mosque, from Azerbaijan on the cover. Tearing due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial. The message on the back contains words of prayer and the senders' commitment to welcoming all in Squirrel Hill.
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.
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 purple marker on white paper reading: "Our prayers and sadness are with you on this tragic day." Signed by the Yu, Kaufmann, and Bernstein families. Color bleeding due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Note addressed to Jerry Rabinowitz written on the back of a business card from Doug [last name redacted], a certified Pilates instructor in the Pittsburgh area.
Post-it note with handwritten message in black marker. The message reads: "The neighborhood is with you." A heart appears below.
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue marker. The message reads: "Hate is not welcome here! May love, community, and peace shield you with The Tree of Life." Signed: "[Heart] Temple Beth Shalom, Florida, N.Y."
Hallmark card from a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Londonderry, New Hampshire. The front cover features a dog. The inside reads: "God loves you and we do, too! Love, NATALIE" and features illustrated stick figures representing the sender, labeled "Me" and "My friend Benji."
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