Hello Friend, Since October 27, 2018, family members and survivors of the synagogue shooting have been honoring the memories of those who were killed by speaking out against hate and spreading messages of kindness and inclusion. Following in the footsteps of Holocaust survivors, Oct. 27th families and survivors have now created REACH, a new outlet for reclaiming agency and sharing their stories...

Hello Friend,  When building resiliency and fostering healing, the 10.27 Healing Partnership looks towards all facets of what it means to be human: our minds, our spirits, our relationships with others, and our bodies. Sometimes our bodies take a back seat when it comes to mental health and resiliency. However, just...

Hello Friend,This week, many of us celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the beginning of the Jewish year and of the parade of autumnal Jewish holidays.  The turning of the seasons and these different cultural and religious markers of change can allow us to consider from a new perspective the transitions in our lives and world. I reflect upon how so many people waited with anticipation for...

Hello Friend, During trial we witnessed both pain and acts of deep humanity. We were honored to experience so many moments of care: from the bus driver who drove families and survivors to and from the courthouse every day who had a hug ready for every person, to the sharing within our center of cherished memories of those who were taken. Court security officers learned our names, and in both...

Hello Friend, Good afternoon. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this journey over the last phase of the trial; we and those at court have received incredible gestures of care. These include art and letters from students, from preschoolers to highschoolers, blue plush clouds to be used as stress balls at court sewn by volunteers, baked goods and candy, and donated meals...

Hello Friend, Good afternoon. Today’s verdict acknowledges the horror of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting and is one step in a long journey we need to take in this country and this world to stand up against antisemitism. While many acts of antisemitism and white supremacy have never gotten their day in court, today’s verdict was a validation by our country, community, and legal system of...

Hello Friend,   Rarely does paying taxes, waiting in line to vote, or doing jury duty fill anyone with unadulterated excitement. Yet these civic duties are our collective responsibility in our country. Over the last several weeks I’ve watched prospective jurors wading through complex questions of values, morality, justice, and consequence. Watching this process has opened my...

Hello Friend, Now may be a good time to take a few long, deep breaths. The jury selection of the Oct. 27, 2018 synagogue shooting trial began on Monday, and for many that may mean reactivation of trauma, grief, and deep emotions. Whether you are experiencing your own reactivation or standing with your neighbors in solidarity, the ongoing trial does not require you to watch every...

Hi Friend,We are proud to announce that the 10.27 Healing Partnership intends to continue the work it is engaged in for another 5 years. This means that while our federal Antiterrorism Emergency Assistance Program (AEAP) funding will cease in September of this year, we intend to continue and will seek new streams of funding to do this. We believe that there is more to do to...