Tree of Life Synagogue

Capitals 50/50 raffle during Penguins game raises $38,570 for Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh

Ahead of their nationally telecast game against the Penguins, the Capitals announced that they would donate the proceeds from their 50/50 raffle to the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, benefitting the victims’ families of the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting.

The Capitals half of the raffle raised over $19,000 for charity. But wait. There’s more.

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Capitals to donate 50/50 raffle proceeds from Penguins game to help Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh

On October 30, the Pittsburgh Penguins held a fundraiser during their game against the New York Islanders, where they raised over $200,000 to help the victims and families of the horrific shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh.

For their home game on Wednesday , November 7, against the Penguins, the Capitals will also be helping to raise money for Tree of Life. The proceeds from that game’s 50/50 raffle will be donated to the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh.

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By Rachel Cohen 4 months ago

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The Pittsburgh Penguins will wear special ‘Stronger Than Hate’ jersey patches in honor of victims of the Tree of Life Synagogue mass shooting

On October 27, a gunman opened fire at Tree of Life Synagogue in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, killing 11 and wounding 6, including four police officers. The hate crime is believed to be the deadliest attack on the Jewish community in American history.

In memory of the victims of this horrific attack, Tuesday night the Pittsburgh Penguins will wear special “Stronger Than Hate” patches on their jerseys when they play the New York Islanders at their home arena.

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By Rachel Cohen 4 months ago

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