A Jew’s Poem and a Celebrity’s Plea: Messages on Pittsburgh in a Week of Tragedy Pittsburgh continues to be the central focus of our emotions. From vigils to articles, to prayers and conversations with people of all ages, we are all, in some sense, Pittsburghers this week. As last week unfolded, I also decided to connect in one other way -- to connect with the lessons of maybe my greatest teacher from Pittsburgh, the late Mr. Rogers. For over 31 years, Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood taught children and all of us so many important lessons. Below are two Pittsburgh moments: The first is an incredible poem dedicated to the baby who was to be named on that fateful Shabbat. Of all that I read this week, for me, this was among the most jarring, heartbreaking and powerful. The second is an inspiration. My parents used to watch Mr. Rogers with me as a child, and highly recommended the movie, “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” to me. Among the many meaningful moments in the film, w
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