Robert Bowers
Why did Robert Bowers attack Tree of Life synagogue?
By Jeffrey Salkin — October 23, 2019
(RNS) — Jews' pesky determination to bring an ethical, spiritual vision to the world has made us a target since ancient times.
Some Pittsburgh Jews upset by decision to seek death penalty in synagogue attack
By Yonat Shimron — August 27, 2019
(RNS) — Two of the three congregations that met inside the Tree of Life synagogue said they were saddened by the news that federal prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against a gunman who killed 11 Jews at their place of worship last year.
A rabbi pleads with AG William Barr: Don’t bring the death penalty to Pittsburgh
By Yonat Shimron — August 13, 2019
(RNS) — To Rabbi Jonathan Perlman, a lengthy trial in which the prosecution would highlight Robert Bowers’ documented stream of anti-Jewish invective might be too much for his congregation to bear.
A week after Pittsburgh shooting, hundreds #ShowUpForShabbat
By Yonat Shimron — November 3, 2018
PITTSBURGH (RNS) — "I never thought I’d say this, but ‘thoughts and prayers’ feel great," said David Chudnow of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh.
Police: Synagogue gunman said he wanted all Jews to die
By The Associated Press — October 28, 2018
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Authorities said Robert Gregory Bowers was armed with an AR-15 rifle and three handguns in the attack and told an officer 'that he wanted all Jews to die.'
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