BY KAREN BOSSICK

In 2018 a white supremacist who had been radicalized by the political climate of the day walked into the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh and murdered 11 congregants as they prayed.

The act of domestic terrorism committed with four semi-automatic assault weapons was the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history. And it left first responders wounded, as well.

In response Trish Adlesic, who was visiting Pittsburgh when the murders occurred, made a documentary titled “A Tree of Life: The Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting.”

The documentary creates a deeply personal portrait of the survivors, victims and victims’ family members to show how the attack profoundly changed the lives of those involved and how the Pittsburgh community set out on a path towards healing.

The perpetrator was convicted on all 63 charges, including 11 counts of hate crimes resulting in death. He was sentenced to death following statements by those who lost loved ones in the attack.

Ketchum’s Community Library will offer a free screening of the film at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3, in partnership with the Wood River Jewish Community. The film will be followed by a half-hour Zoom conversation with Gene Moss, Northwest Regional director for the Secure Community Network.

The Secure Community Network is the official homeland safety and security organization of the Jewish community in North America.  Moss conducts threat and vulnerability assessments and offers training and security consultation for Jewish communities. He also serves as a liaison with federal, state and local law enforcement partners across the Northwest region.

The film will be shown in person only. To save a seat go to  https://thecommunitylibrary.libcal.com/event/11743676.