After death-penalty verdict, Pittsburgh Jewish community expresses relief, looks ahead
A federal jury condemned the shooter, who shot and killed 11 Jewish men and women at prayer in synagogue for Shabbat-morning services.
Federal jury returns death-penalty verdict for Pittsburgh synagogue shooter
Jurors agreed unanimously that Robert Bowers should be sentenced to death, which the judge is slated to do formally on Aug. 3.
Guilty: Bowers convicted on all counts in Pittsburgh synagogue trial
The man who called Jews “the children of Satan” potentially faces the death penalty.
‘No doubt’ who killed 11 at Pittsburgh synagogue, says defense attorney
The lawyer referred to the “irrational motive” and “misguided intent” of the defendant, who has pleaded not guilty to all 63 federal charges.
Judge rules death penalty still on table for alleged Tree of Life shooter
The main subject would-be jurors are being asked about is their position on capital punishment.
As Pittsburgh synagogue shooter’s trial begins, healing group says trauma is natural
“Everyone should feel comfortable seeking mental-health resources if they need,” said the 10.27 Healing Partnership.
Christian student leaders meet with Tree of Life community
Amid concerns that antisemitism in the US is on the rise, a Christian organization led students and young professionals in a weekend commemoration of the worst attack targeting Jews in US history, the shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue. Passages, a Christian organization that brings college students with leadership potential to Israel, organized a […]
Justice Demands the Death Penalty for Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooter
Most Jews oppose capital punishment. Still, some crimes are so egregious that any other sentence will undermine the rule of law on which a civilized society depends.
2018 Sees Record Spike in Antisemitic Attacks in Europe, North America
Thirteen Jews murdered in anti-Semitic attacks, the most since 1994 • Iran foremost perpetrator of spreading incitement, Holocaust denial.
President Trump Wishes the Jewish People a ‘Happy Hanukkah’
The president sent his message to “our Jewish brothers and sisters in the United States, in Israel and around the world,” noting Hanukkah’s origins in the story of rededicating the Holy Temple in Jerusalem.
