Second gentleman Douglas Emhoff and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro were among the dignitaries marking the groundbreaking Sunday of a new structure to replace the Tree of Life synagogue, where 11 worshippers were murdered in 2018 in the deadliest act of antisemitism in U.S. history.
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff, left, is joined by Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, second from left, and other dignitaries during a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Tree of Life complex Sunday in Pittsburgh.
Plans for the new complex include a cultural center, sanctuary, educational center, and museum along with a memorial to the worshippers from three congregations who were murdered on the morning of Oct. 27, 2018. The new design is by renowned architect Daniel Libeskind, whose previous works include Jewish museums, Holocaust memorials, and the master plan for the redevelopment of the World Trade Center after 9/11.
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