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The Tree of Life massacre: What happened

By Rachel Romac, Staff Writer • October 27, 2019

With 11 dead and six injured by a shooter who used anti-Semitic slurs, Pittsburgh was thrust into the limelight as the location of what is now known as the worst anti-Semitic attack in the nation’s history.

Poetry | We Are the Tree Of Life

By Leah Mensch, Opinions Editor • October 27, 2019

Leah Mensch reflects on her Jewish identity one year after the 11 people were killed at the Tree of Life Synagogue.

Opinion | One year later: Perspective from a Tree of Life congregation member

By Aidan Segal, For The Pitt News • October 27, 2019

Columnist Aidan Segal has been a member of the Tree of Life congregation since 2016. Today, he shares his perspective a year after the massacre.

Muslim, Jewish community leaders speak out against hate at lecture

By Carolyn Brodie, Staff Writer • October 17, 2019

Wasi Mohamed said the Pittsburgh Muslim community was prepared to support their Jewish neighbors after the Tree of Life massacre.

Student-organized exhibit honors Tree of Life massacre

By Sarah Berg, For The Pitt News • October 7, 2019

An exhibit, titled “To Those Who Grasp It: Student Responses to October 27th” opened Sunday in the William Pitt Union’s Kimbo Gallery.

VIDEO: Tree of Life Memorial Exhibit

October 6, 2019

Student researchers seek youth responses to Tree of Life shooting

By Emily Wolfe, Contributing Editor • July 24, 2019

Members of the Tree of Life Scholars in Residence program posted a survey last week seeking stories from high school- and college-age youth describing their experiences of the tragedy.

Peduto signs gun control bills, lawsuit filed in county court

By Jon Moss, Contributing Editor • April 10, 2019

Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto signed three controversial gun control bills into law Tuesday afternoon, including one that prohibits the usage of certain assault weapons within the City. Several Pittsburgh residents immediately filed a lawsuit against Peduto and the City Council, arguing a state law preempts the new City law.

City Council passes gun control bills amid legal threats

By Jon Moss, Contributing Editor • April 2, 2019

Pittsburgh’s City Council passed three gun control bills Tuesday morning by a 6-3 vote, including one that prohibits the usage of certain assault weapons within the City.

Students to respond to Tree of Life through Scholars in Residence program

By Nicole Marzzacco, For The Pitt News • March 5, 2019

Pitt plans to sponsor up to nine undergraduates who will conduct research on the Tree of Life shooting this summer and create an exhibit based on their findings, which will be on display at the University in fall 2019.