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Folded card with marker illustrations. Cover features two balloons with text "It's fine we are here with you." Interior features illustration of abstract diamond designs with text, "I'm saddened by the tragic attack on your community in Pittsburgh - and on all Jews. Please know that you are not alone, and have lots of support from good people near and far. L'shalom."
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.
Letter from administrators and affiliated staff at The Center for Global Understanding and Peacemaking at Elizabethtown College. The front of the letter is inscribed with letterhead from the The Center for Global Understanding and Peacemaking at Elizabethtown College. Message reads: "Elizabethtown College's Center for Global Understanding and Peacemaking shares our concerns and prayers for your community at this sad and difficult time.
Letter from a member of the Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church in San Diego, California. The letter reads: "Dear Friends, I offer my deepest sadness and sorrow for the loss that you all have experienced. In no ways can I understand what you're going through as a community, but I want you to know that you're not suffering alone. My heart is breaking for what is breaking yours. May you all know that your Christian brothers and sisters in faith are standing by your side and supporting you with unconditional love. We are all a family, so what hurts one hurts us all.
Zine page with bubble letters and information about the emotional value of hugs. Zine page with cartoons illustrating the emotional value of hugs, including a superhero, labeled "Hugs to the Rescue" and a young couple.
Card addressed to Jerry Rabinowitz, written using personal details from various public sources.
Preprinted card with handwritten message in black ink. Front of card reads, "You are being loved, prayed over, and held close in caring hearts."
Hand painted card with abstract lines and shapes in brown, green, and blue paint on paper. Signed: "Love, Khira D." lower right. The card has been laminated.
Diamante poem by which was sent with the materials from Emergency Ministry Services, a faith-based training and disaster response NGO in San Juan Capistrano, Ca., affiliated with the Orange County Church on the Rock. A diamante poem is a seven-line unrhymed poem which is shaped like a diamond. The words of this poem washed away due to rainwater.
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.
Card made by a student from the George Washington University Hillel. The front cover contains a bilingual Hebrew and English message: "Haverim (friends) in Pittsburgh" with a Star of David below. The inside (from right to left) reads: "Sending love, solidarity, and hope. Our community is the strongest in the world! -Sam, GWU student, Colorado Springs, CO, Temple Beth Torah."
Card from a congregant at the Holy Angels Parish. The front cover contains a stock illustration of a haloed dove flying in front of Noah's ark. The inside reads: "Dear Tree of Life members, I am keeping you and all of the others affected by this tragedy. My deepest sympathy, Molly [last name redacted] Holy Angels CCD."
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]."
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue marker. The message reads: "May their memories be a blessing. Love [heart] From Charlotte, NC." Tape on the upper edge.
Letter from a member of the Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church in San Diego, California. The letter reads: "Dear friends at Tree of Life, We have been so saddened by what has happened. Our hearts break for you. We want you to know we may be far away, but we hold you close in our prayers. You are our brothers and sisters. We are with you. Sincerely, Cara [last name redacted] Pt. Loma Presbyterian Church."
Floral tag enclosed in orange envelope from floral arrangement sent by Alfred University. The note is written in black ink on a printed tag with orange lillies on the left edge. The reverse is stamped with the contact information of Squirrel Hill Flower Shop.
Typed letter on Alfred University letterhead in hardback certificate holder, signed by Alfred University President Mark Zupan.
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue marker. The message reads: "Jerry D.H. is overflowing every service with congregants all inspired by and missing you. You, of blessed memory."
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