New design and mission unveiled for site of Tree of Life attack

This rendering shows designs for the planned renovation of the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, which on October 27, 2018, was the scene of the deadliest antisemitic attack in US history. Picture: Lifang Vision Technology/AP

The caretakers of the Tree of Life synagogue intend to transform the site of the deadliest antisemitic attack in US history and expand its mission.

Newly released design plans show a revitalised complex housing a sanctuary, museum, memorial and centre for fighting antisemitism — unified symbolically and physically with a dramatic skylight running the length of the structure.