#PittsburghStrong
Tree of Life synagogue mass shooting that killed 11 in deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history.
Origin & Impact
On October 27, 2018, a gunman stormed Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill neighborhood during Shabbat services, killing 11 congregants and wounding six. The hashtag united mourning for victims and condemnation of rising antisemitism. The shooter had posted antisemitic conspiracy theories online, citing hatred of Jewish refugee assistance organizations.
The tragedy sparked national conversations about white nationalism, online radicalization, and gun violence in houses of worship. Pittsburgh’s interfaith response—Muslims raising $240,000 for victims—demonstrated solidarity. The hashtag honored victims like Joyce Fienberg (75) and brothers Cecil and David Rosenthal. It marked a turning point in acknowledging domestic far-right terrorism as America’s fastest-growing threat.
Related Hashtags
#TreeOfLife #AntisemitismIsReal #StrongerThanHate