The HBO Max series "The Pitt" Season 2, Episode 3, titled "9:00 a.m.," features a storyline honoring the Jewish and Muslim communities of Pittsburgh. The episode addresses the 2018 terrorist attack at the Tree of Life Synagogue, which resulted in 11 fatalities and six injuries.
Dr. Robinavitch, portrayed by star and executive producer Noah Wyle, treats a Jewish patient, Yana, who sustained burns after being startled by fireworks. Yana later reveals she experiences PTSD related to gunshots heard during the mass shooting at the synagogue.
Wyle, who also wrote the episode, stated that the community outcry and solidarity from the Muslim community with the Jewish community in grieving the loss were significant aspects that moved him during his research. Executive producer R. Scott Gemmill emphasized the importance of telling this story, particularly highlighting the Muslim community's action to fund the funerals of those killed in the attack. This aspect, according to Gemmill, had not widely been reported in the news cycle.
The episode also explores Dr. Robinavitch's personal journey regarding faith, a theme touched upon in Season 1. His interaction with Yana, a grandmother, creates a familiar dynamic for him, leading him to question his own resolve.