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The Pittsburgh Community is Stronger Than the Synagogue Shooter’s Hate | gadflyonthewallblog

The Pittsburgh Community is Stronger Than the Synagogue Shooter’s Hate | gadflyonthewallblog

The Pittsburgh Community is Stronger Than the Synagogue Shooter’s Hate
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There’s a popular yard sign in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh.
In bands of green and blue and yellow, it projects the same message in Spanish, English and Arabic:
“No matter where you are from, we’re glad you’re our neighbor.”
If the community had a motto, I think that might be it.
Though known for its high concentration of Jewish residents, the Pennsylvania locale is a multicultural crossroads.
That may have made it a target today when a shooter entered the Tree of Life Synagogue.
Though the alleged culprit has been captured, details are still being uncovered. The death toll has yet to be tallied.
Unconfirmed reports state that he shouted “All Jews must die,” before opening fire.
But I don’t believe that the Jewish community was his only target.
Or more precisely – it wasn’t just the Jewish part – it was the community that had grown up around it.
I know Squirrel Hill well.
I live close by. I grew up on those streets. I’ve been to services at that synagogue. I have family who are members.
Thankfully it seems that no one related to me was there this morning. But when Continue reading: The Pittsburgh Community is Stronger Than the Synagogue Shooter’s Hate | gadflyonthewallblog


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