Rabbi Myers Retires from Tree of Life Congregation Eight Years After Deadly Attack
Rabbi Jeffrey Myers of the Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh is retiring eight years after the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history occurred at the synagogue. The attack on October 27, 2018, resulted in the murder of 11 worshippers.…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 24, 2026 —
Rabbi Jeffrey Myers is set to retire from his position at the Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh. This announcement comes eight years after the synagogue was the site of the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history.
The attack, which took place on October 27, 2018, resulted in the tragic deaths of 11 worshippers. At the time of the shooting, Rabbi Myers had served as the congregation’s spiritual leader for just over a year.
Following the devastating event, the congregation has embarked on a journey of grief and healing. This period included enduring a lengthy trial process, which ultimately concluded with the gunman receiving a death sentence.
Looking towards the future, the Tree of Life Congregation is currently in the process of constructing a new facility. This new building is planned to incorporate a dedicated memorial space to honor the victims of the 2018 attack.
Rabbi Myers is reportedly moving to New Jersey to be closer to his family as he enters his retirement.
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