After death-penalty verdict, Pittsburgh Jewish community expresses relief, looks ahead
A federal jury condemned the shooter, who shot and killed 11 Jewish men and women at prayer in synagogue for Shabbat-morning services.
Christian student leaders meet with Tree of Life community
Amid concerns that antisemitism in the US is on the rise, a Christian organization led students and young professionals in a weekend commemoration of the worst attack targeting Jews in US history, the shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue. Passages, a Christian organization that brings college students with leadership potential to Israel, organized a […]
Justice Demands the Death Penalty for Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooter
Most Jews oppose capital punishment. Still, some crimes are so egregious that any other sentence will undermine the rule of law on which a civilized society depends.
The Spiritual Significance of Anti-Semitism
According to the Anti-Defamation League, the number of reported anti-semitic incidents in the United States was 57% higher in 2017 than in 2016.
Media Claims Jewish Leaders Object to Trump’s Pittsburgh Visit is Fake News
As President Trump and First Lady, Melania, visited Pittsburgh to comfort the Jewish community in the wake of the horrific synagogue shooting, major media ran articles with headlines claiming that “Jewish leaders” objected to his visit.
Feintooner’s Response to Pittsburgh Shooting
The Tree of Life – Torah – the essence of Judaism cries out with pain at the senseless murder of 11 congregants at The Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, PA.
As First Victims Buried, Trump Leaves for Pittsburgh; Pence Makes Messianic Gaffe
The first burials of the 11 victims from the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting took place Tuesday as President Trump and First Lady, Melania, headed to the city to “express the support of the American people and to grieve with the Pittsburgh community,” the White House said. At a GOP rally, Vice President Mike Pence called upon a rabbi to invoke a prayer for the victims but his good intentions misfired due to an interfaith faux pas.
Prosecutors Pursue Death Penalty for Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooter
Federal prosecutors are apparently seeking the approval of US Attorney General to pursue the death penalty for an anti-Semitic gunman, who murdered 11 worshipers at Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life synagogue on Saturday morning.
Family Research Council Calls for National Prayer to Bring Healing
The president of the pro-marriage and pro-life Family Research Council (FRC) based in Washington DC has encouraged the United States’ leaders to call the nation together for a focused day of prayer and reconciliation.
Israeli Psychotrauma Volunteers Aid Pittsburgh Community
Israel’s Magen David Aadom and United Hatzalah continuously support and teach Jewish communities worldwide in order to prepare for and treat such tragic incidents.
