Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting Rabbi Retires
FILE - Rabbi Jeffrey Myers, right, of Tree of Life/Or L'Simcha Congregation hugs Rabbi Cheryl Klein, left, of Dor Hadash Congregation and Rabbi Jonathan Perlman during a community gathering held in the aftermath of a deadly shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, on Oct. 28, 2018. Perlman took shelter in a supply closet with three members of his New Light congregation during the attack.
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Rabbi Jeffrey Myers is retiring from Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh, which he led through the aftermath of the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history. Eleven worshipers from three congregations were killed in the 2018 attack. Myers, who struggled to pray after the tragedy, found solace in the Book of Psalms. He plans to return to New Jersey to be near family and focus on personal healing. During his tenure, Myers helped the congregation navigate the pandemic, the trial of the gunman and plans for a new building. Members praise his leadership and dedication. The new building, including a memorial, is expected to open in 2028.