匹兹堡生命之树犹太教堂的教士杰弗里·迈尔斯宣布退休 [1]。现年70岁的迈尔斯曾在2018年该教堂枪击案中幸存 [1]，他在此后的近八年间领导教堂完成了复兴工作 [1]。
2018年10月27日发生的枪击事件造成11名信徒丧生，受害者来自三个共用教堂场所的犹太教团体 [1]。迈尔斯在枪击事件后引导教堂度过了悲伤期、漫长的庭审过程和新冠疫情，同时参与规划新建筑的工作 [1]。庭审于2023年春季落幕，枪手被定罪并被判处死刑 [1]。
新建筑计划于2028年开放，将包含纪念设施和反犹太主义展览 [1]。迈尔斯表示："我的使命已经尽我所能地完成了。现在也是生命之树开启下一个篇章的时候了。" [1] 他将返回家乡新泽西州与家人团聚，专注于个人的心灵疗愈 [1]。
Rabbi Jeffrey Myers, 70, is stepping down from his leadership role at Pittsburgh's Tree of Life Congregation after nearly eight years guiding the community through recovery following a devastating attack [1]. Myers, who survived the 2018 shooting that claimed 11 lives from three congregations sharing the synagogue space, led the congregation through an extended period of grief, a protracted legal process, the COVID-19 pandemic, and planning for a new facility [1].
The attack occurred on October 27, 2018 [1]. The subsequent trial concluded in spring 2023 with the gunman's conviction and death sentence [1]. A new building is scheduled to open in 2028 and will include a memorial and exhibits on antisemitism [1].
Reflecting on his tenure, Myers stated: "My mission has come to a conclusion to the best that I could. It was time for the next chapter also for the Tree of Life" [1]. He plans to return to his native New Jersey to be closer to family and focus on personal healing [1].