
Primary Type – Cards
Secondary Type - Cards
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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 affirms God's support and contains prayers for the families and community. The church's contact information is included on the back of the envelope.
Card from the Friendship Circle of Illinois. The card reads: "To the Jewish community of Pittsburgh sheyichyu (may they live), I will daven for you and give extra tzadakah (charity) and nothing else should happen like what just happened and when moshiach (the Messiah) comes [?] and Hashem will do t'chiyat hameitim (resurrect the dead). The rest of your life should be successful. From so and so... which." The acronym "BS"D" (with the help of heaven), a common header in traditional Jewish letter-writing, appears in the upper left corner.
Program for a memorial service at Beth Israel Congregation in Washington, Pa. Shows an illustration of the synagogue and lists speakers for the evening.
Card from a student at West Allegheny Middle School in Imperial, Pa. The front features a hand-colored illustration of the words: "Be Strong" and other 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 from a student at West Allegheny Middle School in Imperial, Pa. The front features a hand-colored illustration of the words: "Keep Going" surrounded by arrows, stars, and other faunal motifs. Handwritten notes of affirmation appears in the four corners. The back features an additional handwritten note, as well as the stock signature: "From your friends at West Allegheny Middle School."
Handmade sign with the words to the traditional Jewish mourning prayer, "Kaddish," transliterated into English and written in pencil. The text is enclosed in a cloud-shaped thought bubble outlined in black. The Stronger Than Hate Steelers' logo with a Star of David appears in the foreground.
Card featuring reproduction of a nineteenth century Japanese woodblock print depicting the grounds of the Kameido Tenjin Shrine in Tokyo, Japan. Interior includes handwritten note from two individuals who identify as a Catholic and a baptized Episcopalian, respectively.
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue marker. The message reads: "May you all rest in eternal peace. God Bless [heart]."
Card from a student at West Allegheny Middle School in Imperial, Pa. The front features a hand-colored illustration of a bird with a leaf in its mouth and floral and geometric motifs. The back contains a handwritten note, as well as the stock signature: "From your friends at West Allegheny Middle School."
Post-it note with handwritten message with blue marker. The message reads: "Never Forget. Love from D.C."
Post-it note with handwritten message in green and red marker. The message reads: "Love is stronger than hate. Rest in peace. Jaime." The "o" in love and the dot in the "i" in Jaime are written with hearts.
Printed tag with Tree of Life synagogue emblem in the upper right. The tag reads: "America Stands with You." Creasing 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 messages of support, love, and prayer. The church's contact information is included on the back of the envelope.
Green envelope with note handwritten in blue ink with the message: "Let steadfast love become your comfort..." Staining due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
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