What it Takes to Heal

What it Takes to Heal

From StoryCorps by NPR

March 24, 2026 · 15 min

About this episode

Dan Leger shares his journey of healing after the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting through community conversations.

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. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

People in this episode

Guest: Dan Leger

Topics covered

  • healing
  • community
  • survivorship
  • conversation
  • recovery

Keywords

  • healing
  • Pittsburgh synagogue shooting
  • Dan Leger
  • community
  • recovery
  • survivor

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