New Light Congregation (Pittsburgh, Pa.)

Double-sided letter. The front features a letter written in blue ink on a white background. The letter is addressed to the families and friends of the October 27 attack victims, the three congregations that gathered to pray at the Tree of Life synagogue, the people of Squirrel Hill, the people of Pittsburgh, as well as all citizens of the world. The addressees are listed in six respective hearts in the upper center. The hearts are surrounded by the branches of two trees which frame either side of the letter.

Card addressed to Richard Gottfried, written using personal details from various public sources.

Card addressed to Melvin Wax, written using personal details from various public sources.

Card addressed to Daniel Stein, written using personal details from various public sources.

Oral history of Darryl Canady, recorded as part of the Meanings of October 27th Oral History Project.

Black and white photograph showing six men sitting on construction equipment in front of building. Label taped onto photograph reads, "Spring 1970: Jules Karpas, Sam Feldman, Bill Weiss, Elkin Avner (designed new sanctuary), Rabbi Pinchus Miller, Pres. Nate Landy."

Sepia-tone photograph showing large group of people in a banquet hall decorated with streamers, Stars of David, and American flags. Text at bottom reads "The 25th Anniversary banquet of the Congregation 'Oher Chodosh Anshe Romanian' February 26, 1928 Pittsburgh Pa." Original photograph is creased in several places and missing one corner. 

Photocopied legal document. Typed with embossed seal and some handwritten annotations, 12 pages.

Small saddle-stitched booklet with large wine stain across cover, 37 pages.

Large bound volume. Cover features gold writing embossed onto white leather and reads, "Book of Life, New Light Sisterhood, Donated By Mr. and Mrs. Harold Marcus in memory of Herman L. Katz." Interior pages contain handwritten messages in calligraphy.

Color photograph showing 13 people standing on either side of two Torah scrolls. Many of the men are wearing prayer shawls.

Color photograph showing six children holding a banner that reads, "New Light Congregation." People in the background are wearing matching shirts from the congregation.

Black and white photograph showing large group of people in a banquet hall. Label taped onto photograph reads, "1955."

Black and white photograph showing four men holding Torah scrolls, alongside fifth man and boy. Label taped to photograph reads, "________, __________, Elovitz brothers, Dr. Weisberg."

Black and white photograph showing two young women standing before the iron gates of a synagogue. Label taped onto photograph reads, "Bess & Rose Velgich in front of Oir Chodosh 1945." Original photograph has pinked edges and dried tape.

Single page, folded. Cover features illustration of sanctuary addition of New Light Congregation synagogue. Interior includes text of invitation in cursive font.

Page of blank stationery. Blue printing on white paper. Header features illustration of New Light Congregation synagogue. Left-hand margin lists officers of the congregation and contact information for the congregation.

Page of blank stationery. Navy blue printing on white paper. Header read, "Congregation Oher Chodosh 79-81 Roberts Street, Pittsburgh, Pa. 195_."

Typescript document stapled in upper left-hand corner, 10 pages.

Single page program, printed front and back. Front includes decorative blue waves with image of dove and the word "peace" below. Program lists order of speakers and includes the names of the victims. Back contains the lyrics to "A Song for Healing" by Gwendolyn A. Mitchell.