Pittsburgh

Chuck Schumer:

'Capitol riot prime example of danger of right‑wing antisemitism'

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says, 'Jan. 6 Capitol riot is a danger of right‑wing antisemitism, I was threatened by an anti-Jewish rioter.'

After commuting 37 sentences

Biden decides: Man who murdered 11 Jews to be executed

Despite record-breaking commutation, outgoing President Biden refuses to pardon three, including the murderer of 11 congregants at Pittsburgh's Tree of Life Synagogue in 2018.

Betar USA:

'Why did police question Jewish students and rabbi?'

Betar movement responds to police questioning of Chabad rabbi and Jewish students at the University of Pittsburgh following an SJP complaint about a Betar event.

Self-described 'Hamas operative' arrested in Pittsburgh

2 Muslim men charged for pro-Hamas graffiti on synagogue and Jewish community center. Ringleader donated to Squad members and purchased explosives.

Anniversary of Pittsburgh attack

Biden condemns 'appalling surge of antisemitism'

Biden denounces antisemitism in statement on the sixth anniversary of the deadly attack on the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, in which 11 people were murdered.

Second time in a month

Pittsburgh: Jewish man injured in antisemitic assault

Police and FBI investigating second antisemitic assault at University of Pittsburgh in weeks.

Man charged after attacking two Jewish students in Pittsburgh

Man charged with felony aggravated assault after glass bottle attack on two Jewish students on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh: Anti-Israel referendum won't be brought for a vote

Pittsburgh Israel-boycott referendum is dead after DSA declines to defend it in court.

Pittsburgh: Anti-Israel groups push referendum to boycott Israel

Pittsburgh Jewish groups hope to quash a referendum that would force the city to boycott Israel.

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Pittsburgh: Antisemitic graffiti scrawled at two Jewish locations

Red triangle, symbol associated with Hamas, is painted on Pittsburgh synagogue building.

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.

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Anti-Israel hackers target Jewish Federation's social media

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

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.

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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 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.

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.

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.

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,

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.

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.

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.

Multiple people shot outside funeral in Pittsburgh

Six people shot when several shooters open fire outside funeral.

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.

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.

Pittsburgh Judaica thief charged with over 12 counts of theft

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

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.

Two people killed in shooting in Pittsburgh

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Pittsburgh Rabbi Mordecai Leib Glatstein has died at 106

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

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.

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.

Why Pittsburgh has become a hub for white supremacists

Since 2018 synagogue massacre, Pittsburgh has become a symbol 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.

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.

Clashes at Rebbe's funeral in Ashdod

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

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.

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

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.

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.'

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.

Pittsburgh: Bus falls into sinkhole

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

One year later: Back to the difficult moments in Pittsburgh

Marking one year since the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting.

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.'

Students at Pittsburgh school send postcards to first responders

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

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.

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.

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.'

‘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.