Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting: Dayton community plans event to show support

Mourners visit a makeshift memorial outside the Tree of Life Congregation, where 11 people died at the synagogue during a shooting rampage, in Pittsburgh, Oct. 29, 2018. Survivors and relatives of the victims were still struggling to come to terms with the enormity of the loss as the suspect prepared to face court for the first time on Monday. (Michael Henninger/The New York Times)

Mourners visit a makeshift memorial outside the Tree of Life Congregation, where 11 people died at the synagogue during a shooting rampage, in Pittsburgh, Oct. 29, 2018. Survivors and relatives of the victims were still struggling to come to terms with the enormity of the loss as the suspect prepared to face court for the first time on Monday. (Michael Henninger/The New York Times)
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By Mark Gokavi, Staff Writer and Breaking News Staff
Oct 29, 2018
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The Jewish Federation of Greater Dayton announced a community gathering from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Temple Israel, 130 Riverside Drive, in Dayton.

“The horrific shooting that took place at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh this past Saturday has shaken our worldwide Jewish community to its core,” the organization’s Facebook post said, adding the gathering will be streamed on Facebook for those who can’t attend. “In this time of sorrow, we invite you to come together … to show support for our brothers and sisters in Pittsburgh.”

The post said local Rabbis would lead in prayer for healing and that the Jewish community was invited as well as “all those who stand in solidarity against hate and injustice.”

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Robert Bowers, 46, is accused of killing 11 worshipers and wounding six others, including four police officers. Bowers had his initial appearance Monday in federal court on 29 counts.

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