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Joyce Fienberg

Death by Force
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Joyce Fienberg, a 75-year-old Jewish woman from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was among the 11 victims killed in the tragic shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue on October 27, 2018. Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, Joyce had been a member of the Tree of Life congregation for several years, attending services regularly and participating in community activities. She was a retired research specialist from the University of Pittsburgh and was known for her kindness and dedication to her family, inc ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Joyce Beverly Libman Fienberg

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Pittsburgh

    PA

    2018-10-27

    75

    Joyce

    Fienberg

    11/26/2025

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    I've been thinking a lot about Joyce Fienberg's role in the community at the Tree of Life synagogue,... ...Read More
    10/22/2024
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