Rabbi Myers to Retire From Tree of Life Congregation Eight Years After Synagogue 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 deaths of 11 worshippers…
Detroit, MI, July 24, 2026 —
Rabbi Jeffrey Myers is set to retire from his position at the Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh. His retirement comes eight years after a devastating antisemitic attack targeted the synagogue, which was then the deadliest such incident in United States history.
The attack, which took place on October 27, 2018, resulted in the tragic loss of 11 lives. The victims were worshippers from three congregations that shared the Tree of Life building at the time.
Rabbi Myers had been leading the congregation for just over a year prior to the massacre. In the years that followed, he played a crucial role in guiding his community through the profound grief and the complex process of healing.
During his tenure, the congregation also navigated the legal proceedings related to the attack, which ultimately led to the gunman receiving a death sentence after a delayed trial. Additionally, Rabbi Myers was instrumental in overseeing the rebuilding efforts for the congregation, which included a groundbreaking ceremony for a new building.
The specific date of Rabbi Myers’ retirement was not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Peter Smith, Associated Press on www.clickondetroit.com, see more information here.
