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New design, mission for site of Pittsburgh synagogue attack

By PETER SMITH - Associated Press
By PETER SMITH - Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — The caretakers of the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh have big plans to transform the site of the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history.

They announced plans on Tuesday for a center that will combat antisemitism and other forms of hate.

The synagogue has been closed since Oct. 27, 2018. That’s when a gunman killed 11 worshippers from three congregations.

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The restoration project is being developed by architect Daniel Libeskind, who also oversaw planning for redevelopment of the World Trade Center site after 9/11.

The Tree of Life plans include a restored sanctuary and new space for a memorial to the victims and a museum.

Tree of Life Renderings Three and a half years after the attack on the Tree of LIfe Synagogue in Pittsburgh, victims’ family members and community leaders are unveiling plans for a new national institution encompassing a museum, memorial and center for education. Renderings by Lifang Vision Technology. (Lifang Vision Technology)

Tree of Life Renderings Three and a half years after the attack on the Tree of LIfe Synagogue in Pittsburgh, victims’ family members and community leaders are unveiling plans for a new national institution encompassing a museum, memorial and center for education. Renderings by Lifang Vision Technology. (Lifang Vision Technology)

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