The Tree of Life Center for Humanity is on a mission to uproot antisemitism by remembering those taken from us and building relationships across differences to repair our world.
We are a national institution located in Pittsburgh that was established in the aftermath of the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history.
The Tree of Life Center for Humanity is a place that celebrates Jewish life and tradition and remembers each victim of the October 27, 2018, Pittsburgh Synagogue shooting. It is a place that educates people of all ages and backgrounds, builds connections, 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 draw inspiration from how Pittsburghers of every background rallied around the Jewish community in Squirrel Hill to loudly reject antisemitism and hate after October 27. We invite you to join us in cultivating a community where remembrance and reflection meet resilience and resolve.
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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, The Tree of Life Center for Humanity 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.