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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 contains messages of love, prayer, and affirmation of God's goodness. The church's contact information is included on the back of the envelope.
Zine page with bubble letters and information about the emotional value of hugs. Zine page with cartoon imagery and information about the value of hugs. A young boy hugs a globe, beneath the inscription: "Embrace the world one hug at a time."
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 blessings and affirmations of love. The church's contact information is included on the back of the envelope.
Miniature Israeli flag attached to a flat stick. Stick features logo of the Eagles' Wings organization. Hand-drawn in red on stick is a heart and handwritten note reading, "We Christians love the Jews." Rosary with a Miraculous Medal wrapped around stick.
Metal sculpture in the shape of a tree feature two-lobed fan-shaped leaves. Sculpture is attached to a circular base and tied with a gold ribbon.
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.
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue ink. The note is written in Hebrew. Translated into English, the message reads: "May their memories be for a blessing. May God avenge their blood."
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue marker. The message reads: "No hate" [heart, broken heart]. Just [heart]."
Post-it note with handwritten message in green marker. The message reads: "You are not alone. [Heart]."
Post-it note with handwritten message in blue ink. The message reads: "I will raise my children Jewish #neverforget." Color bleeding due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.
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 blue marker. The message reads: "One Love" with peace and heart symbols replacing the letter "o" respectively.
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."
Card addressed to Cecil Rosenthal, written using personal details from various public sources.
Page of typed text on white paper. Provides detailed descriptions of two recent Squirrel Hill Stands Against Gun Violence events.
Note addressed to the victims and neighbors of the October 27 attack.
Letter from a member of the Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church in San Diego, California. The letter reads: "Prejudice is the child of ignorance- Sister Corita Kent. We who are enlightened through Christ Jesus stand with you. -Dean [last name redacted]."
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