Healing after Jewish Federation shooting "is not an overnight process"

The emotional toll will take longer to repair.

"We are healing," Greenhall said. "But this is one of those things where the world goes back to their lives and doesn't realize that healing for this kind of thing is not an overnight process.

"Depending on where people were that day, they're healing in their own way, at their own pace."

Haq, who witnesses and police say spewed anti-Semitic and anti-Israel statements during the attack, was charged with first-degree murder for the slaying of Pamela Waechter and the attempted murder of five other employees.

Two of the injured have returned to work part time, Greenhall said. A third, Dayna Klein, credited with saving lives when she called 911 after being shot, recently delivered the baby boy she was pregnant with during the rampage. Two others are still in rehabilitation, and it is unclear whether they can, or will, return to work, Greenhall said.

The federation has grief counselors available and is giving employees "space when they need it," she said.

Meanwhile, the work of the federation — fundraising for Jewish social-welfare, running youth and adult Jewish educational programs, and supporting Israel — continues. The annual campaign is on target, and the community has been extremely supportive, Greenhall said.

Last week, King County Prosecuting Attorney Norm Maleng decided not to seek the death penalty against Haq.

Natalie Singer: 206-464-2704 or nsinger@seattletimes.com