b'sdThank you so much Gail!Also if anyone wanted to read, I grew up attending Tree of Life, so I put my thoughts on paper, and it was picked up by Hevria so here is the published version:Growing Up In the Tree Of Life Community Made Me A Better Jew
| | | | | | | | | | | Growing Up In the Tree Of Life Community Made Me A Better Jew By Miriam Leah Gamliel A member of the Tree Of Life community shares her story. | | | | Wishing the best to everyone. Miriam Leah Gamliel (nee Droz) From: "Shirazi, Gail via Hasafran" <hasafran@lists.osu.edu> To: "'hasaf...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu'" <hasaf...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu> Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2018 12:34 PM Subject: [ha-Safran] Federation newsletter from Pittsburgh <!--#yiv0082515510 _filtered #yiv0082515510 {font-family:Helvetica;panose-1:2 11 6 4 2 2 2 2 2 4;} _filtered #yiv0082515510 {font-family:Wingdings;panose-1:5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0;} _filtered #yiv0082515510 {font-family:SimSun;panose-1:2 1 6 0 3 1 1 1 1 1;} _filtered #yiv0082515510 {font-family:SimSun;panose-1:2 1 6 0 3 1 1 1 1 1;} _filtered #yiv0082515510 {font-family:Calibri;panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4;} _filtered #yiv0082515510 {panose-1:2 1 6 0 3 1 1 1 1 1;}#yiv0082515510 #yiv0082515510 p.yiv0082515510MsoNormal, #yiv0082515510 li.yiv0082515510MsoNormal, #yiv0082515510 div.yiv0082515510MsoNormal {margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman", serif;}#yiv0082515510 a:link, #yiv0082515510 span.yiv0082515510MsoHyperlink {color:blue;text-decoration:underline;}#yiv0082515510 a:visited, #yiv0082515510 span.yiv0082515510MsoHyperlinkFollowed {color:black;text-decoration:underline;}#yiv0082515510 p {margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman", serif;}#yiv0082515510 p.yiv0082515510msonormal0, #yiv0082515510 li.yiv0082515510msonormal0, #yiv0082515510 div.yiv0082515510msonormal0 {margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman", serif;}#yiv0082515510 p.yiv0082515510preheader, #yiv0082515510 li.yiv0082515510preheader, #yiv0082515510 div.yiv0082515510preheader {margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:1.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman", serif;color:white;display:none;}#yiv0082515510 span.yiv0082515510footer {}#yiv0082515510 span.yiv0082515510EmailStyle21 {font-family:"Calibri", sans-serif;color:#1F497D;}#yiv0082515510 span.yiv0082515510EmailStyle24 {font-family:"Calibri", sans-serif;color:#1F497D;}#yiv0082515510 .yiv0082515510MsoChpDefault {font-size:10.0pt;} _filtered #yiv0082515510 {margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in;}#yiv0082515510 div.yiv0082515510WordSection1 {}#yiv0082515510 _filtered #yiv0082515510 {} _filtered #yiv0082515510 {font-family:Symbol;} _filtered #yiv0082515510 {font-family:"Courier New";} _filtered #yiv0082515510 {font-family:Wingdings;} _filtered #yiv0082515510 {font-family:Wingdings;} _filtered #yiv0082515510 {font-family:Wingdings;} _filtered #yiv0082515510 {font-family:Wingdings;} _filtered #yiv0082515510 {font-family:Wingdings;} _filtered #yiv0082515510 {font-family:Wingdings;} _filtered #yiv0082515510 {font-family:Wingdings;} _filtered #yiv0082515510 {} _filtered #yiv0082515510 {font-family:Symbol;} _filtered #yiv0082515510 {font-family:Symbol;} _filtered #yiv0082515510 {font-family:Symbol;} _filtered #yiv0082515510 {font-family:Symbol;} _filtered #yiv0082515510 {font-family:Symbol;} _filtered #yiv0082515510 {font-family:Symbol;} _filtered #yiv0082515510 {font-family:Symbol;} _filtered #yiv0082515510 {font-family:Symbol;} _filtered #yiv0082515510 {font-family:Symbol;}#yiv0082515510 ol {margin-bottom:0in;}#yiv0082515510 ul {margin-bottom:0in;}-->For those interested, here is the Federation newsletter from Pittsburgh. There are links to vigils held (and to be held) and a list of a few ways to help. Our thoughts and prayers are with the community and the mourners. Gail From: Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh <i...@jfedpgh.org> Sent: Monday, October 29, 2018 6:32 PM To: Shirazi, Gail <g...@loc.gov> Subject: Stronger Together: Community Newsletter | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Stronger Together Community Newsletter Monday, October 29, 2018 | | In an effort to keep our community informed during this difficult time, we at the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh will be sending a daily email newsletter* with information about our and others' work in response to this weekend's tragic events. Please bear with us, as we will not have time for our usual routine of proofreading and editing. We will include information as it is made available to us, and will attempt to provide you with resources to navigate this painful situation. Thank you. For your outpouring of support over the course of the last 48 hours, for your dedication to this vibrant, thriving community and for being a light to communities all over the world in the wake of this horrific tragedy. We truly believe that we are Stronger Together and we thank you for showing this strength to the world. Photo Joshua Franzos We were truly touched by the support from the Pittsburgh community and from around the world at last night’s vigil at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial in honor of the victims of terror at Tree of Life*Or L'Simcha Congregation. Thousands mourned and stood together. For those that couldn’t attend the vigil last night,you may watch it here. Vigils have been hosted around the country and around the world, from Boston to Israel, showing their support and standing with Pittsburgh. | | | | Upcoming vigils and ways to honor our victims: Tonight, Oct. 29, 5:30pm - Freedom Unlimited, 2201 Wylie Ave in the Hill District Tim Stevens and the Black Political Empowerment Project has organized a press conference for half a dozen African American organizations (and a handful of other groups) to stand in solidarity with the Jewish community. Tonight, Oct. 29, 6:00pm - Adas Israel Congregation The Community Interfaith Service & Solidarity Gathering will be a communitywide interfaith service and solidarity gathering with various interfaith organizations. The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, The Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington (JCRC) and various other Jewish organizations and interfaith partners invite the community. Tonight, Oct. 29, 4:15pm - Karmiel Cultural Hall, Karmiel, Israel The public is invited to a memorial service in the wake of the massacre in Pittsburgh's Tree of Life synagogue. Tomorrow, Oct. 30, 7pm - Student Union Ballroom, Duquesne University Duquesne University student vigil, open to the public. Thursday, Nov. 1, 5:30pm - Temple El Emeth, 3970 Logan Way, Youngstown, OH Youngstown Federation/CRC Community vigil for the victims of the shooting. Representation from the Pittsburgh community will be there. Thursday, Nov. 2, 6:00pm - The Mr. Roboto Project Fundraiser for Tree of Life The Mr. Roboto Project, a cooperatively run show space and art gallery will be holding a fundraiser to raise money for the Tree of Life Synagogue and those affected by the tragic events in the Squirrel Hill community. For more information, please see theFacebook event. How Can You Help? - Donate: To Our Victims of Terror Fund - Donate: To your local blood bank or find other ways to give blood - Volunteer: Reach out to our Volunteer Center for more information about volunteering to aid those in the community. Contact David Chudnow at dchud...@jfedpgh.org or 412-992-5209. - Create: cards and letters of condolences and support for those affected by the tragedy. The Jewish Federation will deliver them at the appropriate time. Mail to Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, 234 McKee Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Can We Help You? Counselors will be available for the community on a drop-in basis in room 202 at theJewish Community Center and by appointment at Jewish Family & Community Services at 412.422.7200. Our staff is also coordinating counseling and therapeutic support for children at all local Jewish day schools. * This community newsletter will be sent daily for one week. | | View in browser | | | | | | | | | This email was sent to you fromi...@jfedpgh.org. To ensure future delivery, consider addingi...@jfedpgh.org to your contacts. If you found this email in your spam folder, be sure to mark asnot spam. 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