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Tree of Life Synagogue
Flowers surround Stars of David as part of a makeshift memorial outside the Tree of Life Synagogue to the 11 people killed during worship services Saturday Oct. 27, 2018 in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
June 16, 2023, 10:20 pm
Jury finds Pittsburgh synagogue killer guilty on all counts
Robert Bowers, who murdered 11 worshippers at a Pittsburgh synagogue in October 2018, was charged on 63 counts in total.
By Ron Kampeas (JTA)
Police tape surrounds an assault rifle magazine in the aftermath of a mass shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, Oct. 18 2018. (U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania Evidence Photo)
June 1, 2023, 10:35 am
In Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial, Jewish rituals feature as prominently as the carnage of the day
The focus of the trial is the gunfire, but for the prosecution, explaining the synagogue — and the practices that take place in it — is also proving to be crucial.
By Ron Kampeas (JTA)
Flowers surround Stars of David outside the Tree of Life Synagogue
May 31, 2023, 11:38 am
Rabbi takes the stand on first day of Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial
The defendant, Robert Bowers, is accused of murdering 11 people and wounding six at three congregations that met in the same building — Tree of Life, Or L’Simcha and Dor Hadash.
By Ron Kampeas (JTA)
Tom Hanks
November 21, 2020, 6:24 pm
Tom Hanks joins campaign to turn Tree of Life synagogue into anti-racism centre
Leading actor joins singer Billy Porter in agreeing to help the fundraising campaign for the initiative
By JTA
Pittsburgh victims
October 28, 2019, 11:58 am
Memorial held to mark one year anniversary of Pittsburgh synagogue massacre
11 candles burned to remember the victims of the shooting as their family members embraced to remember the fallen
By JTA
Flowers surround Stars of David as part of a makeshift memorial outside the Tree of Life Synagogue to the 11 people killed during worship services Saturday Oct. 27, 2018 in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
October 23, 2019, 10:48 am
Governor orders flags to half-mast for one-year anniversary of Pittsburgh attack
Pennsylvania will pay respects to the 11 victims of the mass shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue
By JTA
People light candles in Tel Aviv, Israel, in a commemoration of the victims of a deadly shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue
October 17, 2019, 12:45 pm
‘Pause With Pittsburgh’ to mark one year since synagogue attack that killed 11
On 27 October, people across the US and the world will remember the massacre at the Tree Of Life shul last year
By JTA
October 17, 2019, 12:43 pm
Watch: Pittsburgh shooting survivor opens up about losing mother in the attack
Andrea Wedner speaks about the deadly attack on the Tree of Life synagogue last year which claimed 11 Jewish lives
By Jewish News Reporter and Gabe Friedman (JTA)
Flowers surround Stars of David as part of a makeshift memorial outside the Tree of Life Synagogue to the 11 people killed during worship services Saturday Oct. 27, 2018 in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
October 16, 2019, 9:25 am
Man accused of Pittsburgh shul massacre has plea bargain rejected
Robert Bowers, 47, offered to plead guilty in exchange for a life sentence but prosecutors snubbed the offer as they seek the death penalty
By Jewish News Reporter
The front page of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette following the attack at the Tree of Life Synagogue . (Picture: Post-Gazette)
September 9, 2019, 12:01 pm
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette gives £12,000 Pulitzer Prize to Tree of Life synagogue
Employees of the paper give the monetary award for its coverage of the mass shooting to the Jewish community at the heart of the tragedy
By JTA
Robert Kraft (left) and Roman Abramovich (right) at the charity match in Boston to raise funds to fight antisemitism.
August 30, 2019, 11:18 am
Chelsea FC match raised £3.3m for charities fighting antisemitism
Final Whistle on Hate charity match held in May against New England Revolution saw the clubs' two Jewish owners join forces to tackle the scourge of racism
By Jewish News Reporter
A view of the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pa. (Google Street View)
August 25, 2019, 1:01 pm
Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life shul to hold High Holiday services at local church
The Calvary Episcopal Church reached out to the congregation just days after the attack that left 11 Jewish worshippers dead
By JTA
Flowers surround Stars of David as part of a makeshift memorial outside the Tree of Life Synagogue to the 11 people killed during worship services Saturday Oct. 27, 2018 in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
August 12, 2019, 4:07 pm
Lawyers agree extension to case for man charged over Pittsburgh massacre
Man accused of killing 11 Jewish worshippers at the Tree of Life Synagogue gets 120 extra days before facing justice
By Jewish News Reporter
Flowers surround Stars of David as part of a makeshift memorial outside the Tree of Life Synagogue to the 11 people killed during worship services Saturday Oct. 27, 2018 in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
April 23, 2019, 3:09 pm
Pittsburgh Jewish leader to light torch at Israel Independence Day ceremony
President of the community's Federation, Jeff Finkelstein, will carry the flame representing Diaspora Jewry during the event
By JTA
Robert Bowers
February 12, 2019, 10:05 am
Suspect in Pittsburgh synagogue massacre pleads not guilty
Robert Bowers claims he didn't commit the crime in which 11 congregants at the Tree of Life Synagogue were killed, though his lawyer signalled he might be open to a plea deal
By Jewish News Reporter
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