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19-paged saddle-stitched booklet. Includes note from current president, explaination of Reconstructionist Judaism, and history of Congregation Dor Hadash with reproduction of archival materials, Typed half-page booklet printed in color and staple-bound.
Card from "Julia L." expressing solidarity with the community.
Card from a student at West Allegheny Middle School in Imperial, Pa. The front features a hand-colored illustration of a heart 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."
Summary: KDKA-TV report compiling responses to the October 27 attack from public figures including Vice President Mike Pence, President Barack Obama, actor Tom Hanks, the U.S. Holocaust Museum, Israeli officials, President Bill Clinton, and others.
Summary: Pittsburgh City Paper breaking news report on the October 27 attack. Includes real-time tweets from City Paper publisher Justin Matase and comments from various local elected officials.
Folded card with crayon and marker illustration. Cover features smiley face. Interior features illustration of heart and of rising sun. Text reads, "Things do get better. We are so sorry for your loss and all the pain you've endured in recent days. Sending our best wishes and love for healing and peace in the days ahead. Beth [last name redacted for privacy] of Beth Chai Congregation in Maryland.
Post-it note with handwritten message in black marker. The message reads: "There is always hope in the face of despair [despair] and kindness will guide us through." Tape affixed to the upper edge.
Black and white photograph showing three women reading from a scroll. Pews and stained glass windows can be seen in the background.
Black and white sticker with the word "LOVE" in large capital letters.
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 reads: "All God's love to you and your families. Dave, Cindy, and Remy. God Bless." The church's contact information is included on the back of the envelope.
Letter from a member of the Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church in San Diego, California. The letter reads: "To Tree of Life Synagogue members, My prayers are with you in Pittsburgh. I know I do not begin to know the pain and grief that is so raw for each of you- but God knows and cares. May you feel the love and concern and care of our church in San Diego. In Him, Rita [last name redacted]."
Folded card on pink paper. Blue and yellow staining throughout, particularly around the central crease. Due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial, the message on this card is no longer visible.
Note from a member of The Church at Severn Run in Severn, Maryland. The note reads: "We love you. I pray for all of us every day."
Printed tag with a photograph of Rose Mallinger. The tag reads: "In Memory of Rose Mallinger." Creasing and staining due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
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.
Typed two-page letter addressed to the Tree of Life synagogue, families of victims, and survivors. Dated Sunday Nov. 4, 2018. The letter includes tributes from multiple individuals throughout western and central Pennsylvania, including Allegheny, Beaver, Elk, Washington, and Westmoreland counties.
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 reads: "We [a]re with you. We love you. We care about you." 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.
Handwritten note written on paper with the letterhead of the North Side Public Safety Council. The note reads: "Sharing our sincerest sympathies" and is signed by the officers of this council. A map of the various neighborhoods in the North Side and a blue line design below.
Folded card with colored pencil illustration. Cover reads: "Remember that we are here with you" with a heart below. Inside shows an illustration of stick figure surrounded by six hearts. Back reads: "It's fine we're here with you" and features an upright hand.
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