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Hundreds Attend Julia Hyman’s Funeral at Central Synagogue

Mourners filled every seat to honor her emotional intelligence after the Midtown mass shooting.

Family and friends mourn Julia Hyman during her funeral service, Central Synagogue, New York, July 30, 2025. (Screenshot from Central Synagogue livestream)
Julia Hyman was shot by gunman Shane Tamura after briefly leaving a fortified panic room during a Midtown mass shooting.
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Overview

  • Julia Hyman, 27, a Cornell graduate and Rudin Management associate, was remembered for her mentorship and leadership at the Wednesday service.
  • Her uncle Rob Pittman and Rabbi Maurice Salath recounted her deep empathy, role as a mentor and ability to bring people together.
  • Hyman was among four victims killed when shooter Shane Tamura opened fire at 345 Park Avenue with an AR-15-style rifle on Monday.
  • An overflow viewing room was opened for additional mourners, and services for other victims, including NYPD Officer Didarul Islam, are scheduled in the coming days.
  • Family, friends and colleagues continue to share personal memories of each victim, highlighting the shooting’s impact across business, security and public safety communities.