“It is with a great sense of urgency and meaning that I join the Tree of Life to create a new center in Pittsburgh. Our team is committed to creating a powerful and memorable space that addresses the worst antisemitic attack in United States history. When my parents, survivors of the Holocaust, and I came as immigrants to America, we felt an air of freedom as Jews in this country. That is why this project is not simply about ‘Never Again.’ It is a project that must address the persistence of antisemitism and the intolerance of our time and affirm the democratic values of our country.”
— Daniel Libeskind,
lead designer for rebuilding the Tree of Life
In the News
Read the latest about our progress rebuilding at the corner of Shady and Wilkins Avenues
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Associated Press
Tree of Life synagogue demolition begins ahead of rebuilding site of deadly antisemitic attack
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Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle
Demolition set to begin at Tree of Life building
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Washington Post
Tree of Life synagogue demolishes building five years after mass shooting
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USA Today
In 'bittersweet' move, Tree of Life synagogue to be leveled for mass shooting memorial site
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Demolition of Tree of Life synagogue building begins
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KDKA
Demolition of the Tree of Life building begins to make way for new design
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WPXI
‘It’s time for us to look forward’: Tree of Life Synagogue building demolition begins
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Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Demolition of Tree of Life building begins, making way for memorial design