Tree of Life Congregation

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Tree of Life * Or L’Simcha Congregation is a traditional, progressive and egalitarian congregation based in Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill neighborhood.

We offer a warm and welcoming environment where even the oldest Jewish traditions become relevant to the way our members live today. From engaging services, social events, family-friendly activities and learning opportunities to support in times of illness or sorrow, we match the old with the new to deliver conservative Jewish tradition that’s accessible, warm and progressive.

Announcements

Tree of Life announces capital fundraising campaign

The comprehensive campaign will secure funding for building renovations, programming and operations, endowment and sustainability, and educational programming and community outreach. If you are interested in learning about leadership gift opportunities or would like to make a pledge, please email the campaign team at treeoflife@liptonstrategies.com.

THREE CONGREGATIONS, VICTIMS' FAMILIES ANNOUNCE RECEIVING DONATIONS THROUGH TREE OF LIFE FROM AROUND THE WORLD

Read the report from the Independent Committee

We are seeking backstories for items left outside the Tree of Life building. If you left something at the makeshift memorial on the sidewalk outside the synagogue building, played an instrument or sang nearby, please share your story.

The #HeartsTogether gallery is now live!

May their memories be for a blessing

Joyce Fienberg
Yiddis Bultcha bat Aba Menachem

Jerry Rabinowitz
Yehudah Ben Yechezkel

David Rosenthal
Dovid Ben Eliezer

Cecil Rosenthal
Cecil Chaim Ben Eliezer

Irving Younger
Yitzchok Chaim ben Menachem

Dan Stein
Daniel Avrom ben Baruch

Rose Mallinger
Raizel bas Avrohom

Richard Gottfried
Yosef Ben Hyman

Bernice Simon
Beila Rochel bas Moshe

Sylvan Simon
Zalman Shachna Ben Menachem Mendel

Mel Wax
Moshe Gadol Ben Yosef

We are deeply moved by the outpouring of support for our synagogue from our community and people across the country and around the world in the wake of the horrific anti-Semitic attack of October 27, 2018. We will continue to mourn our lost congregants, even as we honor their memories by healing, growing, and strengthening the congregation they loved. We deeply appreciate the many offers of assistance and support of the victims' families and to help rebuild the Tree of Life synagogue. Your support proves that love is truly stronger than hate.

The Tree of Life fund for Victims and Families is closed. You may still help our community heal by donating to the impacted synagogues or other community agencies.