What it Takes to Heal

What it Takes to Heal

From Storycorps

March 24, 2026

About this episode

Dan Leger shares his journey of healing and connection after surviving the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting.

Dan Leger is a survivor of the deadliest attack on Jewish people in US history – the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting of 2018. In this episode, how Dan has made conversations with others in his community – people who he never expected to connect with – part of his recovery. Leave us a voicemail at 702-706-TALK, or email us at podcast@storycorps.org. To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

People in this episode

Guest: Dan Leger

Topics covered

  • healing
  • community
  • survivorship
  • connection
  • recovery

Keywords

  • healing
  • Pittsburgh synagogue shooting
  • community conversations
  • recovery
  • survivor

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Places: US

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