PITTSBURGH — As the afternoon light fades into evening on Wednesday, thousands of Jews across the Pittsburgh region will sit down with family and friends for their Passover Seder, a show of resilience and strength weeks before the trial for the alleged Tree of Life shooter is scheduled to begin.
Traditional foods and wine symbolizing the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt will be passed around the table during the ritual feast. While conversations will focus on the holiday's history, they may shift as the Jewish community remembers the 11 killed in the Oct. 27, 2018 shooting at the Squirrel Hill synagogue.
For many, the holiday is an opportunity to honor those who died while showing that adversity will not stop them from celebrating their religion.
