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Commemoration events being held to honor Tree of Life victims

Grant for site of antisemetic attack to rebuild. File photo: The Tree of Life Synagogue on the 1st Anniversary of the attack on October 27, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Jeff Swensen/Getty Images)

Here are some of the commemoration events being held Thursday to honor the victims of the Tree of Life. This is not a complete list.

8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Tree of Life synagogue, 5898 Wilkins Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217: There is no formal programming set for this location. However, it is typical that community members gather informally throughout the morning to pay respects, remember and mourn.; 10.27 Healing Partnership will be on site to offer support and counseling.

3 to 4 p.m., Ceremony site, Prospect Drive, Schenley Park: Schenley Park will be open to the public for activities for people of all ages and displays of artwork and solidarity.

4 to 5:15 p.m, The Commemoration Ceremony, Prospect Drive, Schenley Park: There will be candle-lighting in memory of the victims, remarks honoring first responders who risked their lives to save others, prayers by Jewish community leaders, and choir performances.

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