How to donate to help those affected by synagogue attack
Here are various ways to donate to those affected by the Oct. 27 attack at the Tree of Life / Or L’Simcha synagogue building on Wilkins Avenue in Pittsburgh.
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh’s “Fund for Victims of Terror” will support “psychological services, support for families, general services, reconstruction, additional security throughout the community, medical bills for all those involved, as well as counseling and other services that may prove necessary in the future,” according to the federation website. This includes the first responders to the attack as well as members of the Jewish community.
Donations may be made through the following link:jewishpgh.org/our-victims-of-terror-fund/ Checks may be made payable to Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh — Fund for Victims of Terror and mailed to:
Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh
234 McKee Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Donations may be made to separate funds benefiting each of the three congregations affected by the shootings. Checks may be made payable to the name of the individual congregation and mailed to:
5898 Wilkins Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
To donate online to a specific congregation fund, go to the following links:
Congregation Dor Hadash www.gofundme.com/dor-hadash-memorial-fund New Light Congregation www.gofundme.com/new-light-congregation-fund Tree of Life / Or L’Simcha www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/1535949 Various other fundraisers organized by different individuals can also be found online.