OUR MISSION
Light in the
Darkness
The Tree of Life is on a mission to uproot antisemitism by remembering those taken from us and building relationships across difference to repair our world.
We are creating a new, locally grounded institution with broad national impact and reach. The reimagined Tree of Life is a place that will celebrate Jewish life and tradition and remember each victim and the horror that happened here on this sacred ground. It is a place that educates people of all ages and backgrounds, builds connection, and inspires courageous action to create compassionate communities.
Ours is a daunting journey as we gather the pieces of our broken world and rebuild it as we believe it can be. We invite you to join us in cultivating a community where remembrance and reflection meet resilience and resolve.
Upcoming Events
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New York Opening of Our Traveling Exhibition
Sunday, October 5
Come see our traveling exhibition, “Lessons from The Tree of Life: Lighting the Path Forward,” at the Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust. The exhibition explores what happened on October 27, 2018, the community’s response to the deadliest antisemitic attack in the United States, the reimagining of The Tree of Life, and the history of antisemitism in America.
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An All-of-Society Approach: A Conversation with Yair Rosenberg and Amy Spitalnick
Sunday, October 12 | 5 p.m.
New YorkJoin Yair Rosenberg of The Atlantic for a conversation with Amy Spitalnick, CEO of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs, moderated by Carole Zawatsky, CEO of The Tree of Life, for a nuanced and engaging discussion of the need for an all-of-society approach to uproot the overwhelming rise in antisemitism and hate.
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Antisemitism, an American Tradition: Pamela Nadell in conversation with Bret Stephens
Sunday, October 19 | 5 pm
PittsburghJoin New York Times columnist and 2013 Pulitzer Prize winner Bret Stephens in conversation with Pam Nadell about her new book, Antisemitism, an American Tradition, and the long history of antisemitism in American life. Together, they will explore how understanding the past can help us stand up and fight back against hate.
At The Tree of Life
Upcoming Exhibitions and Public Programs
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In a broken world, we break through.
In the days after October 27, 2018, Pittsburgh came together to loudly oppose antisemitism and hate. The community rallied behind the three congregations as they began to pick up the pieces and rebuild. Now, in the face of dramatically rising antisemitism, it’s our turn to pick up the baton in pursuit of a world without antisemitism and hate.
We know we are stronger together. With your support, Tree of Life will be positioned as a national leader with diverse partners in the fight against antisemitism, while preserving the building as a place for vibrant Jewish life as it has been for generations.
The significant increase in antisemitic rhetoric and online vitriol make abundantly clear that our work to uproot antisemitism and cultivate empowered upstanders through education and engagement is more important than ever.
We all have a responsibility to respond to violence and hate with love and action. We invite you to join us in breaking through the darkness and lighting the path forward.