
Primary Type – Cards
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Event – Cards
Post-it note with handwritten message in green marker. The message reads: "May your memories be forever a blessing and may the Holy One hold in his Heart forever."
Garland of synthetic white roses, green leaves, and ivy.
Weight covered in blue metallic cellophane, gathered and tied at top, affixed to a ceramic base. Gold and silver metallic streamers stem from the center. Tile has dirt on bottom.
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.
Post-it note with handwritten message in pink marker. The message reads: "Our hearts cry with yours for shalom." Signed with a heart, cross, and Star of David.
Program for a memorial service at Beth Israel Congregation in Washington, Pa. Shows an illustration of the synagogue and lists speakers for the evening.
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.
Hardwritten card in blue pen on white paper, offering condolences following the October 27 attack.
Letter from a member of the Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church in San Diego, California. The letter is dated 11/4/18 and reads: "To the families and friends of Tree of Life Synagogue: Please be comforted by the prayers for your losses- offered up by believers of many faiths. Only God can know why this tragedy occurred, but know that He will hold you in his loving arms to heal you with his abiding love and faithfulness. The prayer quilt is tired with countless prayers as well. Be comforted when you see it.
Folded card on light green paper. Two circular stamped imprints visible in the center of both the right and left flaps. Pink and darker green staining throughout. Due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial, the message on this card is no longer visible.
White envelope with blue border and curlicue designs in the four corners. Handwritten note in black ink on the recto reads: "Tree of Life Congregation." Staining and color fading due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial. The reverse side features a diamond pattern and has suffered from extensive tearing due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Folded card with handwritten messages on white paper. The front cover reads: "Love," written in colorful bubble letters. The inside reads: "Your brothers and sisters in Aspinwall love you very much."
Folded card in the shape of a Star of David from a student at Fountain Valley School in Colorado Springs, Co. Card reads: "Dear members of Tree of Life Synagogue, I am an international student from Japan. I heard sad news at October 27th. I feel so sorry for that. Stay strong, I stand with you. Shalom." Illustrated with a Star of David and Japanese flag lower center.
Typed memorial note in honor of Joyce Fienberg. The author recalls personal details about Joyce's research career at the University of Pittsburgh and her caring personality.
Floral tag from floral arrangement addressed to the members of the Tree of Life synagogue. The note is printed on a tag with a beige background from a local florist; tearing in the center right due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
Post-it note with handwritten message in black marker. The message reads: "Forever in our hearts. Love not hate [underlined]." Signed with a Star of David.
Letter from a member of the Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church in San Diego, California. The letter reads: "Dear Friends, we share deeply in your sorrow. Our prayers continue; please feel the strength and love that we send to each of you. With love and prayers, Cynthia [last name redacted]."
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: "Dear You, I have so much I could tell you, but what I want to share with you is a feeling. I want you to always feel God's love for you! I know sometimes (many times) God's love feels hidden. Where is love's light in our times of darkness? Two things help me to remember God's love each day. I hope that they can help you too.
Patch featuring logo of Pittsburgh Penguins adapted to resemble a Star of David above the words "Stronger Than Hate."
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