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Dear Friends, Three years ago, on June 17, 2015, I joined my rabbi at a local AME congregation to offer prayers and support in the wake of the tragic mass murder at Emanuel A.M.E. Church in Charleston, South Carolina. On Monday night, I stood with leaders of the...
In times of tragedy, it's important for communities to come together to mourn and heal. Here is a list of events going on in Pennsylvania. We will be updating this page as we learn more details. Saturday 10/27 Squirrel Hill Community Ceremony and Service 6:30...
Statement of CeaseFirePA on Today's Mass Shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue Pittsburgh, PA, October 27, 2018 --- CeaseFirePA is saddened and horrified by today's mass murder at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. So far, we know that at least eight people have...
We are following a developing in Pittsburgh where there has been a shooting at a synagogue. https://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2018/10/27/heavy-police-presence-near-synagogue-in-squirrel-hill/
The following candidates have been endorsed by CeaseFire Pennsylvania, the advocacy arm of CeaseFirePA. Endorsement decisions were based on an assessment of candidate surveys, voting records of incumbents, and the priority ascribed to the gun violence prevention...
CeaseFire Pennsylvania, the advocacy arm of CeaseFirePA, today announced it is proud to endorse Senator Bob Casey for reelection. Senator Casey has become a leading voice for gun violence prevention and a champion for key pieces of legislation in recent years. ...
Philadelphia, October 8, 2018 – CeaseFire Pennsylvania, the advocacy arm of CeaseFirePA, today announced it is proud to endorse Governor Tom Wolf for reelection. During his tenure, Governor Wolf has recognized the gun violence problem plaguing Pennsylvania and the...
On October 3rd 2018 the Pennsylvania Senate voted to pass a historic domestic violence firearm bill, HB2060, and send it to Governor Wolf's desk. This is the first time in decades the Pennsylvania Legislature passed meaningful gun violence prevention legislation....
Harrisburg, PA, Oct. 3, 2018 -- CeaseFirePA is pleased that the PA Senate today passed HB 2060 by a vote of by 43-5. We thank the Senate for taking this bill up after passing its own version of the bill earlier this year, ensuring that it would become law. This bill...
Philadelphia, September 27, 2018 – CeaseFire Pennsylvania, the advocacy arm of CeaseFirePA, today released additional endorsements in races for the Pennsylvania State Senate and House of Representatives. Endorsement decisions were based on an assessment of candidate...
