
Primary Type – Cards
Secondary Type - Cards
Language – Cards
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Date – Cards
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Event – Cards
Card from a student at West Allegheny Middle School in Imperial, Pa. The front features a hand-colored illustration of a flower with geometric motifs. The back contains a handwritten note, as well as a partial stock signature: "From your friends at West Allegheny Middle School."
White poster board with a painting of a tree. Inscriptions with supportive messages and biblical quotes written on multicolored leaves; Star of David painted on trunk. Metallic leaves glued throughout. Addressed to Tree of Life synagogue from St. Patrick's Church in Oakdale, Pa.
Typed poem by Sylvan Kametz and Rabbi Jack Riemer titled "We Remember Them." This poem was originally published by the Central Conference of American Rabbis in a 1978 prayerbook pamphlet geared for Reform Jewish mourners. A handwritten note dated 11/4/2018, written in blue ink appears on the upper register. Tearing and staining 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 message of support, affirmation, and love. The church's contact information is included on the back of the envelope.
Handwritten note in marker on paper. The note contains a quote from Job 14:7, reading: "At least there is HOPE FOR A TREE if it is cut down, it will sprout again, [its] new shoots will not fail."
Poster with collage of photographs showing scenes of interfaith support and a quotation of Ecclesiastes 4:9-12.
Grey and black sticker with the words: "You are beautiful" on the front. The back contains a hashtag and web link to the "You Are Beautiful" company website.
Handmade card in watercolor, marker, and ink on paper. The card features a quote from 1 Corinthians 12:12 on the front. It is signed on the back: "With love, Katie and Meagan and Mark."
Oral history with Gemma Del Duca recorded as part of the Meanings of October 27th oral history project.
Post-it note with handwritten message in black marker. The message reads: "We are stronger together!!" Signed: "Arielle."
Card from a student at West Allegheny Middle School in Imperial, Pa. The front features a hand-colored illustration a leaf with geometric motifs. The back contains a handwritten note, as well as the stock signature: "From your friends at West Allegheny Middle School."
Typed letter from a student at Hebrew Academy, a private Jewish day school in Montreal, Quebec. The letter reads: "Dear Rabbi, My name is Joelle. I'm 10 years old. I live in Montreal. I go to Hebrew Academy, a private school. I'm sorry to hear that there was a shooting. I feel so bad. It doesn't matter what religion you are, you have to respect other[s] just the same way you have to respect Hashem (God). We should always know that we are stronger than hate. So bad things can't happen we have to faith and emunah (trust) in Hashem. I feel so bad. From: Joelle. P.S.
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue ink. The message reads: "We are here."
Card from a student at West Allegheny Middle School in Imperial, Pa. The front features a hand-colored illustration of a flower with geometric motifs. The back contains a handwritten note, as well as 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 a bird feather 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."
Card addressed to the Fienberg family from a family in Miami, Fl. Joyce Fienberg was a victim of the October 27 attack.
Folded card on yellow paper with extensive dirt stains. Due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial, the message on this card is no longer visible.
Folded card from a student at Fountain Valley School in Colorado Springs, Co. Cover features a large peace sign. Inside reads: "Dear member of Tree of Life, I am a Chinese student who study in FVS. I heard this bad event this morning. I feel sorry for your lost. We will support you any time. Best wishes, Iihan [last name redacted]." Illustrated with Star of David.
Letter from a member of the Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church in San Diego, California. The letter reads: "Dear Friends at Tree of Life Synagogue, My heart hurts and aches for the tragedy and violence you have seen. I have thought about it many times as I sit in my own church with family and friends. May God wake with you always, ALL ways, may His breath be in yours, may you heal and grow together from this horrible loss. With much love, Katie [last name redacted] from PLCPC.
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