October 27th Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/october-27th October 27th is a podcast that tells the story of the 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue shooting through the voices of the local community. Each episode introduces us to the story of a person who experienced the synagogue shooting and its aftermath: survivors and family members of those who were killed, Jewish community members, and their non-Jewish neighbors. October 27th is adapted from Meanings of October 27th, an oral history project that interviewed over 100 Pittsburghers about their life stories and reflections on the shooting. Visit the oral history archive: https://october27archive.org/oral-histories Donate to support this project: https://bardian.bard.edu/register/meanings © 2026 Aliza Becker & Noah Schoen 6365b407-1b71-59f0-bbcf-488293a763df no Introduction en Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:38:33 -0400 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:39:22 -0400 https://img.transistorcdn.com/xNRrYZAsoD0QSj2FusxtKg_Mor1qZMgRrsT2JLmnAeY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84YmFl/MzRlMzEwMmZkZWJm/OWU5ZTQ5NzZlOTkx/YWM0OS5qcGc.jpg October 27th episodic Aliza Becker & Noah Schoen October 27th is a podcast that tells the story of the 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue shooting through the voices of the local community. Each episode introduces us to the story of a person who experienced the synagogue shooting and its aftermath: survivors and family members of those who were killed, Jewish community members, and their non-Jewish neighbors. October 27th is adapted from Meanings of October 27th, an oral history project that interviewed over 100 Pittsburghers about their life stories and reflections on the shooting. Visit the oral history archive: https://october27archive.org/oral-histories Donate to support this project: https://bardian.bard.edu/register/meanings October 27th is a podcast that tells the story of the 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue shooting through the voices of the local community. Aliza Becker No No Drew 14 14 Drew full b3be931f-a3e1-4499-a295-238231a6cd4e https://share.transistor.fm/s/7f9e31d8 Drew Medvid was a student at the University of Pittsburgh at the time of the October 27th, 2018 synagogue shooting. In this episode he reflects on his learning journey about the Jewish experience, from key relationships with Jews growing up in Charlotte, North Carolina to his time at Pitt. Drew discusses his reactions to the synagogue shooting and relates what he has learned about antisemitism to his experience as a trans man.  

This episode is adapted from an oral history interview conducted by Noah Schoen with Drew Medvid on September 15th, 2019 for the Meanings of October 27th oral history project. The full, unedited interview will be made available soon at The October 27 Archive website, which is managed by the Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center.

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]]> Drew Medvid was a student at the University of Pittsburgh at the time of the October 27th, 2018 synagogue shooting. In this episode he reflects on his learning journey about the Jewish experience, from key relationships with Jews growing up in Charlotte, North Carolina to his time at Pitt. Drew discusses his reactions to the synagogue shooting and relates what he has learned about antisemitism to his experience as a trans man.  

This episode is adapted from an oral history interview conducted by Noah Schoen with Drew Medvid on September 15th, 2019 for the Meanings of October 27th oral history project. The full, unedited interview will be made available soon at The October 27 Archive website, which is managed by the Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center.

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]]> Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:28:19 -0500 Aliza Becker & Noah Schoen Aliza Becker & Noah Schoen 1522 Drew Medvid was a student at the University of Pittsburgh at the time of the October 27th, 2018 synagogue shooting. In this episode he reflects on his learning journey about the Jewish experience, from key relationships with Jews growing up in Charlotte, North Carolina to his time at Pitt. Drew discusses his reactions to the synagogue shooting and relates what he has learned about antisemitism to his experience as a trans man.  

This episode is adapted from an oral history interview conducted by Noah Schoen with Drew Medvid on September 15th, 2019 for the Meanings of October 27th oral history project. The full, unedited interview will be made available soon at The October 27 Archive website, which is managed by the Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center.

To learn more or to donate to help us create more episodes like this one, visit october27podcast.org

]]> podcast, Pittsburgh, Squirrel Hill, Tree of Life, Dor Hadash, New Light, Jewish, Jews, Jew, Jewish community, antisemitism, racism, antisemitic violence, guns, gun violence, mass violence, mass shooting, white supremacist, synagogue, synagogue shooting, healing, resilience No Reva 13 13 Reva full 82c912ae-2ccd-40e4-961b-6899c03a3fe2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f0aea4e8 Reva Simon was a lifelong Pittsburgher and devoted member of Congregation New Light. In this episode, she describes the Jewish communities of her childhood with striking detail. Reva was driving to morning services when the synagogue shooting occurred, and she reflects on the impact of the shooting and remembers her fellow congregants—Rich Gottfried, Dan Stein, and Melvin Wax—who were killed that day. She passed away on October 12, 2019, and is interred at Pliskover Cemetery.

This episode is adapted from an oral history interview conducted by Noah Schoen with Reva Simon on August 5th, 7th, and 9th of 2019 for the Meanings of October 27th oral history project. The full, unedited interview will be made available soon at The October 27 Archive website, which is managed by the Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center.


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]]> Reva Simon was a lifelong Pittsburgher and devoted member of Congregation New Light. In this episode, she describes the Jewish communities of her childhood with striking detail. Reva was driving to morning services when the synagogue shooting occurred, and she reflects on the impact of the shooting and remembers her fellow congregants—Rich Gottfried, Dan Stein, and Melvin Wax—who were killed that day. She passed away on October 12, 2019, and is interred at Pliskover Cemetery.

This episode is adapted from an oral history interview conducted by Noah Schoen with Reva Simon on August 5th, 7th, and 9th of 2019 for the Meanings of October 27th oral history project. The full, unedited interview will be made available soon at The October 27 Archive website, which is managed by the Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center.


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]]> Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:27:43 -0500 Aliza Becker & Noah Schoen Aliza Becker & Noah Schoen 1797 Reva Simon was a lifelong Pittsburgher and devoted member of Congregation New Light. In this episode, she describes the Jewish communities of her childhood with striking detail. Reva was driving to morning services when the synagogue shooting occurred, and she reflects on the impact of the shooting and remembers her fellow congregants—Rich Gottfried, Dan Stein, and Melvin Wax—who were killed that day. She passed away on October 12, 2019, and is interred at Pliskover Cemetery.

This episode is adapted from an oral history interview conducted by Noah Schoen with Reva Simon on August 5th, 7th, and 9th of 2019 for the Meanings of October 27th oral history project. The full, unedited interview will be made available soon at The October 27 Archive website, which is managed by the Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center.


To learn more or to donate to help us create more episodes like this one, visit october27podcast.org

]]> podcast, Pittsburgh, Squirrel Hill, Tree of Life, Dor Hadash, New Light, Jewish, Jews, Jew, Jewish community, antisemitism, racism, antisemitic violence, guns, gun violence, mass violence, mass shooting, white supremacist, synagogue, synagogue shooting, healing, resilience No Ira 12 12 Ira full 3c93c31a-7a2d-4f23-b8ab-209f52649108 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2cd0fbf9 Ira Frank is a small business owner who is involved with many synagogues and Jewish communal organizations across Pittsburgh. In this episode, he recounts a life spent in the Pittsburgh Jewish community and shares his perspective on the limits and and the possibilities of our efforts to resist antisemitism. 


This episode is adapted from an oral history interview conducted by Aliza Becker and Noah Schoen with Ira Frank on August 4th, 2019 for the Meanings of October 27th oral history project. You can listen to the full unedited interview at The October 27 Archive website, which is managed by the Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center: https://october27archive.org/profiles/ira-frank


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]]> Ira Frank is a small business owner who is involved with many synagogues and Jewish communal organizations across Pittsburgh. In this episode, he recounts a life spent in the Pittsburgh Jewish community and shares his perspective on the limits and and the possibilities of our efforts to resist antisemitism. 


This episode is adapted from an oral history interview conducted by Aliza Becker and Noah Schoen with Ira Frank on August 4th, 2019 for the Meanings of October 27th oral history project. You can listen to the full unedited interview at The October 27 Archive website, which is managed by the Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center: https://october27archive.org/profiles/ira-frank


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]]> Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:42:13 -0500 Aliza Becker & Noah Schoen Aliza Becker & Noah Schoen 1264 Ira Frank is a small business owner who is involved with many synagogues and Jewish communal organizations across Pittsburgh. In this episode, he recounts a life spent in the Pittsburgh Jewish community and shares his perspective on the limits and and the possibilities of our efforts to resist antisemitism. 


This episode is adapted from an oral history interview conducted by Aliza Becker and Noah Schoen with Ira Frank on August 4th, 2019 for the Meanings of October 27th oral history project. You can listen to the full unedited interview at The October 27 Archive website, which is managed by the Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center: https://october27archive.org/profiles/ira-frank


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]]> podcast, Pittsburgh, Squirrel Hill, Tree of Life, Dor Hadash, New Light, Jewish, Jews, Jew, Jewish community, antisemitism, racism, antisemitic violence, guns, gun violence, mass violence, mass shooting, white supremacist, synagogue, synagogue shooting, healing, resilience No Jasiri 11 11 Jasiri full 9119cb62-1384-4dde-b243-3b66ad9ed5ae https://share.transistor.fm/s/4c0ea82d Jasiri X is a hip-hop artist, activist, and a co-founder of 1Hood and 1Hood Media. In this episode, Jasiri shares his journey of learning about Jewish people and antisemitism as it has interwoven with his life and work of advocating for racial and economic justice.


This episode is adapted from an oral history interview conducted by Noah Schoen with Jasiri X on September 6th, 2019 for the Meanings of October 27th oral history project. The full, unedited interview will be made available soon at The October 27 Archive website, which is managed by the Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center.


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]]> Jasiri X is a hip-hop artist, activist, and a co-founder of 1Hood and 1Hood Media. In this episode, Jasiri shares his journey of learning about Jewish people and antisemitism as it has interwoven with his life and work of advocating for racial and economic justice.


This episode is adapted from an oral history interview conducted by Noah Schoen with Jasiri X on September 6th, 2019 for the Meanings of October 27th oral history project. The full, unedited interview will be made available soon at The October 27 Archive website, which is managed by the Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center.


To learn more or to donate to help us create more episodes like this one, visit october27podcast.org

]]> Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:30:00 -0500 Aliza Becker & Noah Schoen Aliza Becker & Noah Schoen 1737 Jasiri X is a hip-hop artist, activist, and a co-founder of 1Hood and 1Hood Media. In this episode, Jasiri shares his journey of learning about Jewish people and antisemitism as it has interwoven with his life and work of advocating for racial and economic justice.


This episode is adapted from an oral history interview conducted by Noah Schoen with Jasiri X on September 6th, 2019 for the Meanings of October 27th oral history project. The full, unedited interview will be made available soon at The October 27 Archive website, which is managed by the Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center.


To learn more or to donate to help us create more episodes like this one, visit october27podcast.org

]]> podcast, Pittsburgh, Squirrel Hill, Tree of Life, Dor Hadash, New Light, Jewish, Jews, Jew, Jewish community, antisemitism, racism, antisemitic violence, guns, gun violence, mass violence, mass shooting, white supremacist, synagogue, synagogue shooting, healing, resilience, 1Hood, 1Hood Media, Black Panther, Wakanda, Chicago, University of Pittsburgh, Monroeville, rap, hip-hop, artist, Bend the Arc, Yael Silk, Israel, Palestine, Antwon Rose, Purple Roses, Stronger than Hate No Cheryl 10 10 Cheryl full 7487c556-0690-4310-82f4-3d5d94d387d8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ddd1e9fb Cheryl Moore is a member of Rodef Shalom, a Reform synagogue in Pittsburgh. In this episode, she tells the story of a lifetime spent in the Pittsburgh Jewish community, from her own childhood to raising Jewish children. With a particular focus on the interrelatedness of antisemitism and racism, Cheryl reflects on the trauma of the synagogue shooting and several other incidents of discrimination that shaped her life and perspective on the world.  

This episode is adapted from an oral history interview conducted by Noah Schoen with Cheryl Moore on February 4th, 2020 for the Meanings of October 27th oral history project. The full, unedited interview will be made available soon at The October 27 Archive website, which is managed by the Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center.

To learn more or to donate to help us create more episodes like this one, visit october27podcast.org

]]> Cheryl Moore is a member of Rodef Shalom, a Reform synagogue in Pittsburgh. In this episode, she tells the story of a lifetime spent in the Pittsburgh Jewish community, from her own childhood to raising Jewish children. With a particular focus on the interrelatedness of antisemitism and racism, Cheryl reflects on the trauma of the synagogue shooting and several other incidents of discrimination that shaped her life and perspective on the world.  

This episode is adapted from an oral history interview conducted by Noah Schoen with Cheryl Moore on February 4th, 2020 for the Meanings of October 27th oral history project. The full, unedited interview will be made available soon at The October 27 Archive website, which is managed by the Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center.

To learn more or to donate to help us create more episodes like this one, visit october27podcast.org

]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2026 08:29:42 -0500 Aliza Becker & Noah Schoen Aliza Becker & Noah Schoen 1655 Cheryl Moore is a member of Rodef Shalom, a Reform synagogue in Pittsburgh. In this episode, she tells the story of a lifetime spent in the Pittsburgh Jewish community, from her own childhood to raising Jewish children. With a particular focus on the interrelatedness of antisemitism and racism, Cheryl reflects on the trauma of the synagogue shooting and several other incidents of discrimination that shaped her life and perspective on the world.  

This episode is adapted from an oral history interview conducted by Noah Schoen with Cheryl Moore on February 4th, 2020 for the Meanings of October 27th oral history project. The full, unedited interview will be made available soon at The October 27 Archive website, which is managed by the Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center.

To learn more or to donate to help us create more episodes like this one, visit october27podcast.org

]]> podcast, Pittsburgh, Squirrel Hill, Tree of Life, Dor Hadash, New Light, Jewish, Jews, Jew, Jewish community, antisemitism, racism, antisemitic violence, gun violence, mass violence, mass shooting, white supremacist, synagogue, synagogue shooting, healing, resilience, Garment Workers Union, Presbyterian, police, police officers, cop, cops, Black Lives Matter No Upendra 9 9 Upendra full e9206cd2-9b33-444d-a66f-e9ffb6237e1f https://share.transistor.fm/s/5396e7f7 Upendra Dahal is a political refugee from Bhutan who worked for the Bhutanese Community Association of Pittsburgh on October 27th, 2018. In this episode, he traces his life journey from growing up in Bhutan, to 15 years in a Nepalese refugee camp, and finally to being resettled in the United States. Upendra also reflects on the role of the Jewish community in resettling many Bhutanese refugees in Pittsburgh and shares his perspective on the synagogue shooting. 

This episode is adapted from an oral history interview conducted by Aliza Becker with Upendra Dahal on June 17, 2021 for the Meanings of October 27th oral history project. You can listen to the full unedited interview at The October 27 Archive website, which is managed by the Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center: https://october27archive.org/profiles/upendra-dahal


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]]> Upendra Dahal is a political refugee from Bhutan who worked for the Bhutanese Community Association of Pittsburgh on October 27th, 2018. In this episode, he traces his life journey from growing up in Bhutan, to 15 years in a Nepalese refugee camp, and finally to being resettled in the United States. Upendra also reflects on the role of the Jewish community in resettling many Bhutanese refugees in Pittsburgh and shares his perspective on the synagogue shooting. 

This episode is adapted from an oral history interview conducted by Aliza Becker with Upendra Dahal on June 17, 2021 for the Meanings of October 27th oral history project. You can listen to the full unedited interview at The October 27 Archive website, which is managed by the Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center: https://october27archive.org/profiles/upendra-dahal


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]]> Tue, 30 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0500 Aliza Becker & Noah Schoen Aliza Becker & Noah Schoen 1193 Upendra Dahal is a political refugee from Bhutan who worked for the Bhutanese Community Association of Pittsburgh on October 27th, 2018. In this episode, he traces his life journey from growing up in Bhutan, to 15 years in a Nepalese refugee camp, and finally to being resettled in the United States. Upendra also reflects on the role of the Jewish community in resettling many Bhutanese refugees in Pittsburgh and shares his perspective on the synagogue shooting. 

This episode is adapted from an oral history interview conducted by Aliza Becker with Upendra Dahal on June 17, 2021 for the Meanings of October 27th oral history project. You can listen to the full unedited interview at The October 27 Archive website, which is managed by the Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center: https://october27archive.org/profiles/upendra-dahal


To learn more or to donate to help us create more episodes like this one, visit october27podcast.org.

]]> podcast, Pittsburgh, Squirrel Hill, Tree of Life, Dor Hadash, New Light, Jewish, Jews, Jew, Jewish community, antisemitism, racism, antisemitic violence, gun violence, mass violence, mass shooting, white supremacist, synagogue, synagogue shooting, refugee, Bhutan, Bhutanese, political refugee, white supremacist, HIAS, conspiracy theories No Dan 7 7 Dan full d369f59e-82db-4a68-9c99-85e2f81da3aa https://share.transistor.fm/s/dafa6a8a Dan Leger is a member of Congregation Dor Hadash and a survivor of the October 27th, 2018 synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh. In this episode, he shares about growing up in Pittsburgh, his Jewish path, his experience on the day of the shooting, and his healing journey that followed. 


This episode is adapted from an oral history interview conducted by Noah Schoen with Dan Leger on February 4th, 2020 for the Meanings of October 27th oral history project. You can listen to the full unedited interview at The October 27 Archive website, which is managed by the Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center: https://october27archive.org/profiles/dan-leger


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]]> Dan Leger is a member of Congregation Dor Hadash and a survivor of the October 27th, 2018 synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh. In this episode, he shares about growing up in Pittsburgh, his Jewish path, his experience on the day of the shooting, and his healing journey that followed. 


This episode is adapted from an oral history interview conducted by Noah Schoen with Dan Leger on February 4th, 2020 for the Meanings of October 27th oral history project. You can listen to the full unedited interview at The October 27 Archive website, which is managed by the Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center: https://october27archive.org/profiles/dan-leger


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]]> Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Aliza Becker & Noah Schoen Aliza Becker & Noah Schoen 1867 Dan Leger is a member of Congregation Dor Hadash and a survivor of the October 27th, 2018 synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh. In this episode, he shares about growing up in Pittsburgh, his Jewish path, his experience on the day of the shooting, and his healing journey that followed. 


This episode is adapted from an oral history interview conducted by Noah Schoen with Dan Leger on February 4th, 2020 for the Meanings of October 27th oral history project. You can listen to the full unedited interview at The October 27 Archive website, which is managed by the Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center: https://october27archive.org/profiles/dan-leger


To learn more or to donate to help us create more episodes like this one, visit october27podcast.org

]]> podcast, Pittsburgh, Jewish, Jews, Jew, Jewish community, antisemitism, antisemitic violence, gun violence, mass violence, white supremacist, synagogue, synagogue shooting, survivor No Bonus Episode: Aliza and Noah Bonus Episode: Aliza and Noah bonus b0da33a5-00a4-4c08-bbdf-078680d02eb2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4f843d15 This bonus episode features an interview that October 27th podcast co-founders Aliza Becker and Noah Schoen recorded with Susan Scott Peterson, a journalist and producer at 90.5 WESA, Pittsburgh’s NPR affiliate. 


A shorter version of this interview aired on the radio on October 27th, 2025. Thanks to Susan and 90.5 WESA, we are honored to share more of that conversation with you now. 


To learn more or to donate to help us create more episodes like this one, visit october27podcast.org

]]> This bonus episode features an interview that October 27th podcast co-founders Aliza Becker and Noah Schoen recorded with Susan Scott Peterson, a journalist and producer at 90.5 WESA, Pittsburgh’s NPR affiliate. 


A shorter version of this interview aired on the radio on October 27th, 2025. Thanks to Susan and 90.5 WESA, we are honored to share more of that conversation with you now. 


To learn more or to donate to help us create more episodes like this one, visit october27podcast.org

]]> Tue, 09 Dec 2025 19:03:17 -0500 Aliza Becker & Noah Schoen Aliza Becker & Noah Schoen 1888 This bonus episode features an interview that October 27th podcast co-founders Aliza Becker and Noah Schoen recorded with Susan Scott Peterson, a journalist and producer at 90.5 WESA, Pittsburgh’s NPR affiliate. 


A shorter version of this interview aired on the radio on October 27th, 2025. Thanks to Susan and 90.5 WESA, we are honored to share more of that conversation with you now. 


To learn more or to donate to help us create more episodes like this one, visit october27podcast.org

]]> No Rabbi Admon 6 6 Rabbi Admon full 28e4bb1a-5c94-4bec-9b68-288e2e0808f9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b82ca9a7 Rabbi Elisar Admon led the Chevra Kadisha that prepared the bodies of the eleven victims of the October 27th, 2018 synagogue shooting for Jewish burial. In this episode, he recounts how his brother’s death as a young boy inspired him to a life of service. Rabbi Admon moved to the United States in the mid-2000s to build bridges between American Jews and Israel. 

This episode is adapted from an oral history interview conducted by Aliza Becker with Rabbi Admon on September 18, 2019 for the Meanings of October 27th oral history project. You can listen to the full unedited interview at The October 27 Archive website, which is managed by the Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center: https://october27archive.org/profiles/rabbi-elisar-admon


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]]> Rabbi Elisar Admon led the Chevra Kadisha that prepared the bodies of the eleven victims of the October 27th, 2018 synagogue shooting for Jewish burial. In this episode, he recounts how his brother’s death as a young boy inspired him to a life of service. Rabbi Admon moved to the United States in the mid-2000s to build bridges between American Jews and Israel. 

This episode is adapted from an oral history interview conducted by Aliza Becker with Rabbi Admon on September 18, 2019 for the Meanings of October 27th oral history project. You can listen to the full unedited interview at The October 27 Archive website, which is managed by the Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center: https://october27archive.org/profiles/rabbi-elisar-admon


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]]> Mon, 27 Oct 2025 19:51:42 -0400 Aliza Becker & Noah Schoen Aliza Becker & Noah Schoen 1608 Rabbi Elisar Admon led the Chevra Kadisha that prepared the bodies of the eleven victims of the October 27th, 2018 synagogue shooting for Jewish burial. In this episode, he recounts how his brother’s death as a young boy inspired him to a life of service. Rabbi Admon moved to the United States in the mid-2000s to build bridges between American Jews and Israel. 

This episode is adapted from an oral history interview conducted by Aliza Becker with Rabbi Admon on September 18, 2019 for the Meanings of October 27th oral history project. You can listen to the full unedited interview at The October 27 Archive website, which is managed by the Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center: https://october27archive.org/profiles/rabbi-elisar-admon


To learn more or to donate to help us create more episodes like this one, visit october27podcast.org

]]> podcast, Pittsburgh, Squirrel Hill, Tree of Life, Dor Hadash, New Light, Jewish, Jews, Jew, Jewish community, antisemitism, antisemitic violence, gun violence, mass violence, white supremacist, synagogue, synagogue shooting, chevra kadisha, orthodox, Israel, Israeli, police, coroner, medical examiner No Naomi 5 5 Naomi full f6483371-cb7a-4c68-b9e3-bdce926c9826 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bc888d1a Naomi Kitchen was an Allderdice High School student in Pittsburgh at the time of the shooting. In this episode, she reflects on her transition from Jewish day school to a more diverse high school environment, her experiences as a Jew of color, what it was like to be in Israel the day of the shooting, and her reflections on its aftermath back at school. 

This episode is adapted from an oral history interview conducted by Aliza Becker with Naomi on March 10, 2021 over Zoom for the Meanings of October 27th oral history project. The full interview can be accessed by making an in-person request at the Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh. 


To learn more or to donate to help us create more episodes like this one, visit october27podcast.org

]]> Naomi Kitchen was an Allderdice High School student in Pittsburgh at the time of the shooting. In this episode, she reflects on her transition from Jewish day school to a more diverse high school environment, her experiences as a Jew of color, what it was like to be in Israel the day of the shooting, and her reflections on its aftermath back at school. 

This episode is adapted from an oral history interview conducted by Aliza Becker with Naomi on March 10, 2021 over Zoom for the Meanings of October 27th oral history project. The full interview can be accessed by making an in-person request at the Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh. 


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]]> Sun, 26 Oct 2025 00:05:00 -0400 Aliza Becker & Noah Schoen Aliza Becker & Noah Schoen 1510 Naomi Kitchen was an Allderdice High School student in Pittsburgh at the time of the shooting. In this episode, she reflects on her transition from Jewish day school to a more diverse high school environment, her experiences as a Jew of color, what it was like to be in Israel the day of the shooting, and her reflections on its aftermath back at school. 

This episode is adapted from an oral history interview conducted by Aliza Becker with Naomi on March 10, 2021 over Zoom for the Meanings of October 27th oral history project. The full interview can be accessed by making an in-person request at the Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh. 


To learn more or to donate to help us create more episodes like this one, visit october27podcast.org

]]> podcast, Pittsburgh, Squirrel Hill, Tree of Life, Dor Hadash, New Light, Jewish, Jews, Jew, Jewish community, antisemitism, antisemitic violence, gun violence, mass violence, white supremacist, synagogue, synagogue shooting, Jew of color, high school, Allderdice, Korean, Antwon Rose, racism No Tracy 4 4 Tracy full 3a2a6dcb-a97c-4c93-9f71-a5971fd8817c https://share.transistor.fm/s/05b02239 Tracy Baton is a progressive political activist who grew up in close contact with members of the Pittsburgh Jewish community. In this episode she shares about her involvement in several community responses to the synagogue shooting on October 27th, 2018 and reflects on antisemitism and racism. 


This episode is adapted from an oral history interview conducted by Aliza Becker with Tracy on December 7, 2019 for the Meanings of October 27th oral history project. You can listen to the full unedited interview at The October 27 Archive website, which is a project of the Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center: https://october27archive.org/profiles/tracy-baton


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]]> Tracy Baton is a progressive political activist who grew up in close contact with members of the Pittsburgh Jewish community. In this episode she shares about her involvement in several community responses to the synagogue shooting on October 27th, 2018 and reflects on antisemitism and racism. 


This episode is adapted from an oral history interview conducted by Aliza Becker with Tracy on December 7, 2019 for the Meanings of October 27th oral history project. You can listen to the full unedited interview at The October 27 Archive website, which is a project of the Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center: https://october27archive.org/profiles/tracy-baton


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]]> Sun, 26 Oct 2025 00:04:00 -0400 Aliza Becker & Noah Schoen Aliza Becker & Noah Schoen 1847 Tracy Baton is a progressive political activist who grew up in close contact with members of the Pittsburgh Jewish community. In this episode she shares about her involvement in several community responses to the synagogue shooting on October 27th, 2018 and reflects on antisemitism and racism. 


This episode is adapted from an oral history interview conducted by Aliza Becker with Tracy on December 7, 2019 for the Meanings of October 27th oral history project. You can listen to the full unedited interview at The October 27 Archive website, which is a project of the Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center: https://october27archive.org/profiles/tracy-baton


To learn more or to donate to help us create more episodes like this one, visit october27podcast.org

]]> podcast, Pittsburgh, Squirrel Hill, Tree of Life, Dor Hadash, New Light, Jewish, Jews, Jew, Jewish community, antisemitism, antisemitic violence, gun violence, mass violence, white supremacist, synagogue, synagogue shooting, black, Hill District, Colfax, Allderdice, racism, Bend the Arc, protest, organizing, organizer No Alan 3 3 Alan full e3eebc79-145f-40e9-8669-5188e0188b82 https://share.transistor.fm/s/77f8b955 Alan Mallinger is a son of Rose Mallinger, who was killed during the October 27th, 2018 synagogue shooting, and a brother of Andrea Wedner, who was injured in the attack. In this episode he shares about his life in the Pittsburgh Jewish community, recounts his experience of the synagogue shooting and its aftermath, and remembers his mother. 


This episode is adapted from an oral history interview conducted by Noah Schoen with Alan on October 11, 2021 for the Meanings of October 27th oral history project. You can listen to the full unedited interview at The October 27 Archive website, which is a project of the Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center: https://october27archive.org/profiles/alan-mallinger


To request a speaker from the REACH Speakers Bureau, a group of family members and survivors who share their stories with students, schools, and organizations, visit https://1027healingpartnership.org/reach/. 


To learn more or to donate to help us create more episodes like this one, visit october27podcast.org

]]> Alan Mallinger is a son of Rose Mallinger, who was killed during the October 27th, 2018 synagogue shooting, and a brother of Andrea Wedner, who was injured in the attack. In this episode he shares about his life in the Pittsburgh Jewish community, recounts his experience of the synagogue shooting and its aftermath, and remembers his mother. 


This episode is adapted from an oral history interview conducted by Noah Schoen with Alan on October 11, 2021 for the Meanings of October 27th oral history project. You can listen to the full unedited interview at The October 27 Archive website, which is a project of the Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center: https://october27archive.org/profiles/alan-mallinger


To request a speaker from the REACH Speakers Bureau, a group of family members and survivors who share their stories with students, schools, and organizations, visit https://1027healingpartnership.org/reach/. 


To learn more or to donate to help us create more episodes like this one, visit october27podcast.org

]]> Sun, 26 Oct 2025 00:03:00 -0400 Aliza Becker & Noah Schoen Aliza Becker & Noah Schoen 1846 Alan Mallinger is a son of Rose Mallinger, who was killed during the October 27th, 2018 synagogue shooting, and a brother of Andrea Wedner, who was injured in the attack. In this episode he shares about his life in the Pittsburgh Jewish community, recounts his experience of the synagogue shooting and its aftermath, and remembers his mother. 


This episode is adapted from an oral history interview conducted by Noah Schoen with Alan on October 11, 2021 for the Meanings of October 27th oral history project. You can listen to the full unedited interview at The October 27 Archive website, which is a project of the Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center: https://october27archive.org/profiles/alan-mallinger


To request a speaker from the REACH Speakers Bureau, a group of family members and survivors who share their stories with students, schools, and organizations, visit https://1027healingpartnership.org/reach/. 


To learn more or to donate to help us create more episodes like this one, visit october27podcast.org

]]> podcast, Pittsburgh, Squirrel Hill, Tree of Life, Dor Hadash, New Light, Jewish, Jews, Jew, Jewish community, antisemitism, antisemitic violence, gun violence, mass violence, white supremacist, synagogue, synagogue shooting, family member, Rose Mallinger, family No Clara 2 2 Clara full 0e707684-6c52-45f0-881d-0c80655b26f4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cef76aaf Clara Gourley was born and raised in New Bethlehem, PA, a small town north of Pittsburgh. In this episode, which was recorded when she was a senior in high school, she reflects on the strengths and struggles of her community and shares about her commitment to remembering the Holocaust and addressing antisemitism. 


This episode is adapted from an oral history interview conducted by Noah Schoen with Clara on December 11, 2019 for the Meanings of October 27th oral history project. You can listen to the full unedited interview at The October 27 Archive website, which is managed by the Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center: https://october27archive.org/profiles/clara-gourley

 

To learn more or to donate to help us create more episodes like this one, visit october27podcast.org

]]> Clara Gourley was born and raised in New Bethlehem, PA, a small town north of Pittsburgh. In this episode, which was recorded when she was a senior in high school, she reflects on the strengths and struggles of her community and shares about her commitment to remembering the Holocaust and addressing antisemitism. 


This episode is adapted from an oral history interview conducted by Noah Schoen with Clara on December 11, 2019 for the Meanings of October 27th oral history project. You can listen to the full unedited interview at The October 27 Archive website, which is managed by the Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center: https://october27archive.org/profiles/clara-gourley

 

To learn more or to donate to help us create more episodes like this one, visit october27podcast.org

]]> Sun, 26 Oct 2025 00:02:00 -0400 Aliza Becker & Noah Schoen Aliza Becker & Noah Schoen 1542 Clara Gourley was born and raised in New Bethlehem, PA, a small town north of Pittsburgh. In this episode, which was recorded when she was a senior in high school, she reflects on the strengths and struggles of her community and shares about her commitment to remembering the Holocaust and addressing antisemitism. 


This episode is adapted from an oral history interview conducted by Noah Schoen with Clara on December 11, 2019 for the Meanings of October 27th oral history project. You can listen to the full unedited interview at The October 27 Archive website, which is managed by the Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center: https://october27archive.org/profiles/clara-gourley

 

To learn more or to donate to help us create more episodes like this one, visit october27podcast.org

]]> podcast, Pittsburgh, Squirrel Hill, Tree of Life, Dor Hadash, New Light, Jewish, Jews, Jew, Jewish community, antisemitism, antisemitic violence, gun violence, mass violence, white supremacist, synagogue, synagogue shooting, rural, high school, Christian No Audrey 1 1 Audrey full 32e2bd95-0efe-46fa-9a7d-5d462976affe https://share.transistor.fm/s/8b075f87 Audrey Glickman is a member of the Tree of Life Congregation and a survivor of the October 27th, 2018 synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh. In this episode, she shares about growing up Jewish in Pittsburgh and her experience of surviving the attack and its aftermath. 


This episode is adapted from an oral history interview conducted by Aliza Becker with Audrey on December 9, 2019 for the Meanings of October 27th oral history project. You can listen to the full unedited interview at The October 27 Archive website, which is a project of the Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center: https://october27archive.org/profiles/audrey-glickman


Click here to purchase Audrey’s book Pockets: The Problem With Society is in Women’s Clothing: https://www.amazon.com/Pockets-Problem-Society-Womens-Clothing/dp/1633853292


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]]> Audrey Glickman is a member of the Tree of Life Congregation and a survivor of the October 27th, 2018 synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh. In this episode, she shares about growing up Jewish in Pittsburgh and her experience of surviving the attack and its aftermath. 


This episode is adapted from an oral history interview conducted by Aliza Becker with Audrey on December 9, 2019 for the Meanings of October 27th oral history project. You can listen to the full unedited interview at The October 27 Archive website, which is a project of the Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center: https://october27archive.org/profiles/audrey-glickman


Click here to purchase Audrey’s book Pockets: The Problem With Society is in Women’s Clothing: https://www.amazon.com/Pockets-Problem-Society-Womens-Clothing/dp/1633853292


To learn more or to donate to help us create more episodes like this one, visit october27podcast.org

]]> Sun, 26 Oct 2025 00:01:00 -0400 Aliza Becker & Noah Schoen Aliza Becker & Noah Schoen 1547 Audrey Glickman is a member of the Tree of Life Congregation and a survivor of the October 27th, 2018 synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh. In this episode, she shares about growing up Jewish in Pittsburgh and her experience of surviving the attack and its aftermath. 


This episode is adapted from an oral history interview conducted by Aliza Becker with Audrey on December 9, 2019 for the Meanings of October 27th oral history project. You can listen to the full unedited interview at The October 27 Archive website, which is a project of the Rauh Jewish Archives at the Heinz History Center: https://october27archive.org/profiles/audrey-glickman


Click here to purchase Audrey’s book Pockets: The Problem With Society is in Women’s Clothing: https://www.amazon.com/Pockets-Problem-Society-Womens-Clothing/dp/1633853292


To learn more or to donate to help us create more episodes like this one, visit october27podcast.org

]]> podcast, Pittsburgh, Squirrel Hill, Tree of Life, Dor Hadash, New Light, Jewish, Jews, Jew, Jewish community, antisemitism, antisemitic violence, gun violence, mass violence, white supremacist, synagogue, synagogue shooting, survivor, Squirrel Hill, Tree of Life No Introduction Introduction trailer a1eaf71d-3466-40cb-b6f2-5da7b647e591 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fe5ed4b6 Meet Aliza and Noah and learn why we decided to make this podcast.

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