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Netanyahu: ‘Heartbroken and appalled’ by Pittsburgh synagogue shooting

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saturday evening that he was ‘heartbroken and appalled by the murderous attack on a Pittsburgh synagogue today,” in which 11 people have been confirmed dead. Read more.

World leaders condemn deadly shooting at Pittsburgh synagogue

In the wake of the Pittsburgh tragedy, world leaders respond. Read more.

Pittsburgh grapples to explain synagogue tragedy to children

One of the challenges faced by the Pittsburgh Jewish community in the wake of the recent tragedy is how to talk about it with children. Read more.

After Pittsburgh, moments of hope from rabbis, Muslims and first responders

As the Jewish community nationwide was rocked by the shooting Saturday morning at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, rabbis, first responders and others across the country offered messages of hope amid sadness. Read more.

Readers respond to the tragedy in Pittsburgh

The Washington Post shares letters from readers responding to the massacre in Pittsburgh. Read more.