Congressional Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations Statement on Three Years After the Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting

Statement

WASHINGTON - Today, the Congressional Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations Co-Chair Representatives Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1), Brenda L. Lawrence (D, MI-14), and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D, FL-23) issued the following statement marking three years since the shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

"Today, the Congressional Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations mourns the lives lost at the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting. Three years ago, a lone gunman broke into the Synagogue on a peaceful morning of prayer and took the lives of eleven Jewish Americans--marking the deadliest antisemitic attack in our nation's history. It wasn't just an attack on the Jewish community; it was an attack on all people of faith and on all marginalized communities."

"The rise in antisemitism is undeniable and alarming. According to the American Jewish Committee, nearly one quarter of American Jews have experienced antisemitism in the past year and 40 percent have witnessed an antisemitic incident in that time. We remain committed to identifying, calling out and combatting antisemitic hate and violence in all forms. We hold the eleven lost souls in our hearts and send our deepest condolences to their friends, family, and the Pittsburgh community. The Congressional Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations is committed to standing in solidarity with the Jewish community in the fight for an America where people of all faiths can live and practice in peace."

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