Cambridge Responds To Synagogue Attack With Vigil

CAMBRIDGE, MA — After a gunman opened fire at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh Saturday, killing 11 and injuring at least six others, towns and cities across the country have showed their solidarity through vigils and community gatherings, including Cambridge.

The City of Cambridge's peace commission and the Congregation Eitz Chayim are hosting an interfaith candlelight vigil to remember the 11 people killed during Saturday’s mass shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh.

The gathering is scheduled to take place at 7:30 p.m. in front of Cambridge City Hall, Tuesday.

Cambridge City Officials, a representative from Capuano’s Office, Rabbi Emily Mathis, Pastor Robin Lutjohann, Rabbi Liza Stern, and Bishop Brian Greene and other elected officials were invited, according to the city. Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley said she planned to attend.

The Anti-Defamation League described the attack Saturday as probably "the deadliest attack on the Jewish community in the history of the United States."

As a mark of respect for the victims of the act of violence Gov. Charlie Baker ordered flags lowered to half-staff beginning immediately until sunset, Wednesday, Oct. 31.

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