Pittsburgh

Jewish student wearing Star of David attacked by group in Pittsburgh

"Despicable hatred runs rampant on Pitt's campus," Pitt's Chabad rabbi wrote on Instagram after the attack.

Man charged in attack on Jewish students at Pitt now accused in earlier assault

He’s now facing additional charges of attempted aggravated assault, reckless endangerment and harassment.

By MURI ASSUNÇÃO/NEW YORK DAILY NEWS/TNS
08/09/2024

Assailant attacks Jewish students at University of Pittsburgh with glass bottle

Two of the students were treated for medical attention at the scene. The suspect behind the attack was arrested by Pittsburgh police.

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

No city has seen a measure to boycott Israel brought to voters. And Pittsburgh’s measure has caused quite a stir.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
17/08/2024

Pittsburgh man arrested for having explosive material, defacing synagogue

A Pittsburgh man faces multiple charges for possessing explosive materials and vandalizing a synagogue, amid an increase in antisemitic graffiti incidents in the area.

'God has intervened': Gun failure saves Pittsburgh church pastor from shooter

A church congregant wrestled the shooter to the ground and restrained him until police arrived.

Tree of Life congregation looks ahead as new synagogue building planned

The site of the Pittsburgh synagogue massacre will soon host the country's first antisemitism museum.

Covering the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting tested me as a Jewish journalist

I had that epiphany every reporter longs for, of a story bigger than the sum of its already major elements.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
15/08/2023
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Judge to pronounce death sentence for Pittsburgh synagogue shooter after jury vote

The sentencing hearing comes a day after a jury unanimously voted for the death penalty after finding Bowers guilty on 63 counts.

By REUTERS
03/08/2023

US Jewish leaders applaud death sentence for Tree of Life shooter

While responses varied, most emphasized the strength and resilience of Pittsburgh's Jewish community.

02/08/2023
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