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Pittsburgh synagogue massacre:

White supremacist sent to prison over threats to jury

Hardy Carroll Lloyd sentenced to more than six years in federal prison over threats to jury and witnesses at trial of Tree of Life shooter.

White supremacist sent to prison over threats to jury

Pittsburgh:

Anti-Israel hackers target Jewish Federation's social media

Pittsburgh Jewish Federation deletes Twitter/X account after being hacked by anti-Israel activists.

Anti-Israel hackers target Jewish Federation's social media

Pittsburgh synagogue massacre:

White supremacist arrested over threats to jury

Self-proclaimed white supremacist arrested after federal prosecutors said he threatened jury and witnesses in trial of Robert Bowers.

White supremacist arrested over threats to jury

Pittsburgh:

Tree of Life synagogue shooter gets death penalty

Jury sentences Robert Bowers to death for massacre of 11 people at Pennsylvania synagogue in 2028.

Tree of Life synagogue shooter gets death penalty

Tree of Life massacre:

Jury asks to see shooter's weapons

The jury is considering whether to give a death sentence to Robert Bowers, who murdered 11 at Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh in 2018.

Jury asks to see shooter's weapons

Pittsburgh synagogue massacre:

Judge rejects request to exhume gunman's father's body

Lawyers for the shooter, Robert Bowers, wanted the body disinterred for a DNA test after prosecutors raised questions about paternity.

Judge rejects request to exhume gunman's father's body

Pittsburgh shooter's trial:

Gunman ranted on social media about his hatred for Jews

Evidence introduced before trial adjourned says Robert Bowers posted antisemitic rants on Gab before the October 27, 2018 shooting.

Gunman ranted on social media about his hatred for Jews

Trial of Tree of Life synagogue shooter to begin May 30

Jury selection in trial of shooter in 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue massacre which left 11 dead to end this week,

Trial of Tree of Life synagogue shooter to begin May 30

Pittsburgh synagogue attack:

Shooter loses another bid to get death penalty removed

Judge rules against defense motion that challenged pursuit of the death penalty in the case of Robert Bowers.

Shooter loses another bid to get death penalty removed

Teens harass Pittsburgh Jews, ask if they’re ‘fake Jews’

Jewish Pittsburghers harassed in Jewish area of city by juveniles allegedly from Black Hebrew Israelite extremist movement.

Teens harass Pittsburgh Jews, ask if they’re ‘fake Jews’

Pittsburgh synagogue attack:

Four years on, security at Jewish institutions improves

In response to the deadly synagogue attack, Jewish Federations of North America raise millions of dollars to make Jewish institutions safer.

Four years on, security at Jewish institutions improves

Multiple people shot outside funeral in Pittsburgh

Six people shot when several shooters open fire outside funeral.

Multiple people shot outside funeral in Pittsburgh

Trial of Pittsburgh synagogue shooter to begin in April

Judge sets April 24 as start of trial of Robert Bowers, accused of carrying out 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue massacre.

Trial of Pittsburgh synagogue shooter to begin in April

Gab chief draws antisemitic reactions with Jewish Chronicle post

Andrew Torba reposted Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle article about Jewish Pennsylvania politician hit with antisemitic threats on the platform.

Gab chief draws antisemitic reactions with Jewish Chronicle post

Pittsburgh Judaica thief charged with over 12 counts of theft

A Pittsburgh man is charged with stealing Judaica from dozens of Jewish homes.

Pittsburgh Judaica thief charged with over 12 counts of theft

Hate group targets Pittsburgh Jews during Passover

Hate group targets Jewish families celebrating the first nights of Passover with antisemitic flyers left on their driveways.

Hate group targets Pittsburgh Jews during Passover

Two people killed in shooting in Pittsburgh

Police searching for suspects after early morning shooting kills two young people and injures several others.

Two people killed in shooting in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh bridge collapse investigation does not find a cause

Initial investigation into bridge collapse on January 28 fails to pinpoint cause but does find that problem began at the bridge’s west side.

Pittsburgh bridge collapse investigation does not find a cause

Note full of antisemitic images found in Pittsburgh library book

Pittsburgh library promises to better inspect returned books after threatening antisemitic letter found inside novel by library patron.

Note full of antisemitic images found in Pittsburgh library book

Pittsburgh bridge covered in snow collapses

Collapse sees rescuers climbing 150 feet and human chain being formed to rescue people who were trapped in a bus stuck on the bridge.

Pittsburgh bridge covered in snow collapses

NFL’s Zach Banner honored for speaking out against antisemitism

Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Zach Banner is being honored for speaking out against antisemitism by the Museum of the Courageous.

NFL’s Zach Banner honored for speaking out against antisemitism

Swastika found at area school on day of Tree of Life memorials

A swastika was found at a local middle school on the third anniversary of the Tree of Life synagogue shooting.

Swastika found at area school on day of Tree of Life memorials

'We recommit to combat antisemitism wherever it exists'

VP Harris on anniversary of Pittsburgh massacre: We stand in solidarity with the Squirrel Hill community and the entire Jewish community.

'We recommit to combat antisemitism wherever it exists'

Biden: On Shabbat morning, gunman stole lives of souls in prayer

Statement by President Joe Biden Three Years After the Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting

Biden: On Shabbat morning, gunman stole lives of souls in prayer

Accused Tree of Life synagogue shooter talked of killing Jews

Officers testify in court that accused shooter Robert Bowers spoke to them about his desire to kill Jews.

Accused Tree of Life synagogue shooter talked of killing Jews

Ohio man given 20 yrs in prison for plotting to attack synagogue

Radicalized by ISIS propaganda, man told undercover FBI agent that he wanted to attack a Toledo synagogue and kill a rabbi.

Ohio man given 20 yrs in prison for plotting to attack synagogue

Pittsburgh congregation asks: No death penalty for 2018 attacker

One of the congregations targeted in Pittsburgh shooting attack asking that the shooter, Robert Bowers, not be given the death penalty.

Pittsburgh congregation asks: No death penalty for 2018 attacker

Pittsburgh Jewish org issues warning after multiple attacks

After string of attacks against local Orthodox Jews in June, including a serious hospitalization, local Federation warns Jews to be careful.

Pittsburgh Jewish org issues warning after multiple attacks

Daniel Libeskind hired to redesign Tree of Life Synagogue

Jewish American architect will head project to transform synagogue hit by worst anti-Semitic attack in US history into synagogue, memorial.

Daniel Libeskind hired to redesign Tree of Life Synagogue

Pittsburgh Rabbi Mordecai Leib Glatstein has died at 106

Glatstein was an influential religious presence for Pittsburgh's Jewish community for seven decades.

Pittsburgh Rabbi Mordecai Leib Glatstein has died at 106

James O'Keefe confronts Pittsburgh University Professor

Professor Stephan Robar calls Veritas 'crap'; politely avoids supporting claim in candid one-on-one with James O'Keefe.

James O'Keefe confronts Pittsburgh University Professor

Tom Hanks joins effort to turn synagogue into anti-racism center

Actor Tom Hanks and singer Billy Porter join campaign to turn synagogue targeted in mass shooting into anti-racism center.

Tom Hanks joins effort to turn synagogue into anti-racism center

Why Pittsburgh has become a hub for white supremacists

Since 2018 synagogue massacre, Pittsburgh has become a symbol for white supremacists.

Why Pittsburgh has become a hub for white supremacists

Live: 2 years since anti-Semitic Pittsburgh attack

Israeli consulate in NY hosts virtual event marking 2 years since Pittsburgh attack. Topic: Ways to address communities' trauma and crises.

Live: 2 years since anti-Semitic Pittsburgh attack

Neo-Nazi who called for attacks on Jews released from prison

Hardy Lloyd, a white supremacist who called for murderous attacks on Jews in Pittsburgh, released from prison.

Neo-Nazi who called for attacks on Jews released from prison

Clashes at Rebbe's funeral in Ashdod

Clashes erupt in cemetery between police and hundreds of mourners attending funeral of Pittsburgh Rebbe.

Clashes at Rebbe's funeral in Ashdod

Tree of Life synagogue moves forward with rebuilding plans

Synagogue targeted in October 2018 anti-Semitic mass shooting moving forward with plans to renovate the building.

Tree of Life synagogue moves forward with rebuilding plans

Families of Pittsburgh shooting victims to get $3 million

3 congregations housed at Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life synagogue will distribute more than $5.4 million donated in aftermath of deadly shooting

Families of Pittsburgh shooting victims to get $3 million

Pittsburgh Jewish fed provides emergency kits for Jewish schools

More than a year after attack at Pittsburgh synagogue, Jewish day schools in western Pennsylvania to be equipped with emergency equipment.

Pittsburgh Jewish fed provides emergency kits for Jewish schools

Synagogue attack: 'Oh no, not again'

Rabbi at Tree of Life synagogue on Monsey stabbing: 'I don't recall them opening hunting season on Jews.'

Synagogue attack: 'Oh no, not again'

1906 time capsule found at former site of Tree of Life synagogue

113-year-old time capsule unearthed at the former home of Pittsburgh's Tree of Life synagogue.

1906 time capsule found at former site of Tree of Life synagogue

Pittsburgh: Bus falls into sinkhole

Street may be closed for up to two weeks after bus, private vehicle, fall into surprise sinkhole.

Pittsburgh: Bus falls into sinkhole

Steelers hold moment of silence for Tree of Life victims

Several family members of Tree of Life victims join Steelers for moment of silence before game against the Miami Dolphins.

Steelers hold moment of silence for Tree of Life victims

One year later: Back to the difficult moments in Pittsburgh

Marking one year since the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting.

One year later: Back to the difficult moments in Pittsburgh

A year later - Israeli Consul Gen. returns to Pittsburgh

Amb. Dani Dayan: 'I came to Pittsburgh, as I did last year, to grieve with the Jewish community.'

A year later - Israeli Consul Gen. returns to Pittsburgh

Students at Pittsburgh school send postcards to first responders

Squirrel Hill Jewish day school students send messages to mass shooting victims.

Students at Pittsburgh school send postcards to first responders

Steelers to hold moment of silence for synagogue victims

Pittsburgh Steelers will hold moment of silence at the start of their Monday night game on first anniversary of Tree of Life attack.

Steelers to hold moment of silence for synagogue victims

Pittsburgh memorial calls to ‘Remember. Repair. Together’

Pittsburgh Jewish community holds memorial service marking one year since the attack on the Tree of Life Synagogue.

Pittsburgh memorial calls to ‘Remember. Repair. Together’

Amb. Danny Danon:

'We still feel the pain of the Jewish souls taken from us'

Amb. Danny Danon says on the anniversary of the Pittsburgh attack: 'We must make sure what happened in Pittsburgh never happens again.'

'We still feel the pain of the Jewish souls taken from us'

‘Pause for Pittsburgh’ to mark one year since synagogue attack

People across the US to join together later this month to mark anniversary of attack which killed 11 worshipers at Tree of Life synagogue.

‘Pause for Pittsburgh’ to mark one year since synagogue attack

US Left shamefully leverages violence and shootings to 2020 campaign

US Left shamefully leverages violence and shootings to 2020 campaign

Pittsburgh rabbi: No death penalty for synagogue shooter

Spiritual leader at Pittsburgh synagogue targeted by Robert Bowers urges Attorney General not to seek the death penalty for the gunman.

Pittsburgh rabbi: No death penalty for synagogue shooter

Pittsburgh: 2 women stabbed, 1 dead

Two women stabbed in downtown Pittsburgh. One woman died. The condition of the 2nd woman, who was wearing a hijab, is stable.

Pittsburgh: 2 women stabbed, 1 dead

Dayton gunman showed video of synagogue massacre on first date

Connor Betts, who murdered 9 in Ohio shooting, showed video of Pittsburgh synagogue massacre to his girlfriend during their first date.

Dayton gunman showed video of synagogue massacre on first date

Gun owner who praised Pittsburgh massacre to be released?

Washington, D.C., man who praised Pittsburgh murder suspect, said victims 'deserved' to die, pleads guilty to gun charge.

Gun owner who praised Pittsburgh massacre to be released?

Pittsburgh Jewish fedn. gives $650,000 to mosque attack victims

More than $60,000 of that total raised by the Tree of Life congregation, targeted by an anti-Semitic shooter five months before NZ attacks.

Pittsburgh Jewish fedn. gives $650,000 to mosque attack victims

Manager of Pittsburgh restaurant fired for anti-Semitic post

Yokoso Japanese Steakhouse owner apologizes after manager makes anti-Semitic post on Facebook.

Manager of Pittsburgh restaurant fired for anti-Semitic post

Syrian refugee in US arrested for plotting church attack

Justice Dept. says Syrian refugee who arrived in US in 2016 planned attack on Pittsburgh church in the name ISIS.

Syrian refugee in US arrested for plotting church attack

Pittsburgh residents challenged to be 'stronger than hate'

After Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, the challenges of putting 'stronger than hate' into practice.

Pittsburgh residents challenged to be 'stronger than hate'

Pittsburgh couple name baby after Poway shooting victim

Baby girl in Pittsburgh named after Lori Gilbert-Kaye, the 60-year-old woman murdered in shooting attack on Chabad synagogue in Poway.

Pittsburgh couple name baby after Poway shooting victim