Pgh. Synagogue Massacre: Ceremony To Mark 5th Anniversary Of Attack

PITTSBURGH, PA — A public commemoration ceremony has been scheduled for the fifth anniversary of the attack on a Pittsburgh synagogue that left 11 congregants dead.

The event will take place Oct. 27 at 2 p.m. on Prospect Drive in Schenley Park. It will honor the memories of the victims and those who made a difference that day by helping or supporting those around them.

“We will continue to honor and mourn the 11 beloved community members whose lives were taken and strive to use their memories as means to bring our community closer in the name of love, togetherness and hope for a future where such hateful attacks never happen again,” said Maggie Feinstein, director of the 10.17 Healing Partnership. The organization was established after the attack to provide support to those impacted by the synagogue shooting.

The deadliest antisemitic attack in the nation's history occurred when Robert Bowers, formerly of Baldwin, entered the synagogue and began shooting those who had gathered to worship. Bowers was sentenced to death for the mass murder and currently is being housed in a federal prison in Indiana.

The ceremony to honor the victims will include a candle-lighting by family members of those killed, remarks honoring first responders who risked their lives to save others; prayers by Jewish community leaders; musical performances, appearances by elected officials and more.