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Torah scrolls Stolen Torah scrolls recovered - with PA assistanceFive Torah scrolls stolen from Jaffa synagogue found in Hevron. Israeli police say PA authorities aided in recovery of holy items. Watch: Torah scrolls buried in WarsawWarsaw's Jewish community buried damaged Torah scrolls on the anniversary of the Warsaw ghetto uprising. Prague synagogue gets two new Torah scrollsPrague synagogue gets new Torah scrolls for first time since World War II. Rejoicing in Brooklyn as stolen Torah scrolls recovered intactFour Torah scrolls stolen from a Brooklyn synagogue returned. Brooklyn: Torah scrolls stolen by kippah-clad thiefFour Torah scrolls valued at approximately $240,000 stolen from Brooklyn synagogue during Simchat Torah. 2 stolen Torahs valued at $30,000 returned to NJ synagogueTwo Torahs valued at $30,000 that had been stolen with silver religious pieces returned to a New Jersey synagogue. U.S.: 42 security ex-bigwigs against aircraft sales to IranTreasury might approve the deal in November, but Congress could stop it – depending on the outcome of the American elections. Women of the Wall director detained by policePolice investigate Lesley Sachs for smuggling Torah scroll into Kotel women's section, violating regulations and agreements with state. 18 Torah scrolls for souls of fallen soldiers, terror victimsIn moving ceremony at Western Wall yeshiva, final letters are written in to new scrolls dedicated to the fallen. Record: World’s oldest Torah scroll still in useA Torah scroll written 8 centuries ago is still in use by a Jewish community in northern Italy. Police nab Torah scroll theft gangTwo Tiberias residents accused of selling 'wholesale' Torah scrolls to Jerusalem business owner for distribution worldwide. Synagogue Burns in Jerusalem Suburb, Electrical Short SuspectedA synagogue in the town of Mevasseret Tziyon, west of Jerusalem, burned down Sunday night. Watch: New Torah Scrolls for 90-Year-Old Tel Aviv SynagogueTel Aviv's Great Synagogue celebrates its 90th birthday with the introduction of four new Torah scrolls. Tel Aviv's Great Synagogue Adds Four Torahs for 90th AnniversaryFour Torah scrolls - two of which survived the Holocaust - will be introduced to the Great Synagogue of Tel Aviv in a special ceremony. Watch: Torah Dedicated in Memory of Infant Terror VictimTown of Yakir gathers to dedicate a Torah scroll in memory of Adelle Biton, who passed away two years after being wounded in rock attack. Donated Torah Scroll Disappears from KnessetArutz Sheva reporter shocked to find Knesset has banned scroll dedicated to partisan fighters for being a 'donation.' Netanyahu Completes Torah Scroll for Jewish Paris VictimsFour scrolls will be written in memory of the four Jews murdered at Paris kosher market; two in Israel, two in Paris. Torah Donated by Bereaved Mother for her Children StolenFive of Malka Yeshurun's children died of ALS, and the tragedy continues as Torah scroll she donated in their memory is stolen. A Sefer Torah in Gratitude to the IDF - PicturesA Sefer Torah was presented to the Nahal Brigade by the Leo V. Berger Fund and IYIM in a lively ceremony at the base. Torah Scroll Dedicated in Memory of Murdered TeensMigdal Insurance company funds, dedicates, Torah scroll; also names synagogue for one of the murdered boys. Hungarian Jews Seek Return of Scrolls Looted During WWIIHungarian Jewish leaders talking with Russia over the return of a collection of religious items looted by the Red Army. WoW Deny They Tried to 'Smuggle' Torah Scroll to the KotelGroup alleges WoW attempted to sneak Torah scroll in duffel bag into Kotel plaza against police regulations; WoW strenuously deny claims. The USS Eisenhower and a Torah Scroll from pre-War EuropePhotojournalist Yissachar Ruas recounts his unique discovery during a tour of US Navy aircraft carrier USS Eisenhower. Redeeming Torah Scrolls, Uniting a NationUnique project connects IDF units in need of a Torah scroll with Jews overseas and scrolls in need of repair. Synagogue Vandalized in JerusalemBnei Akiva counselors horrified to find crude graffiti, mistreated Torah scroll in chapter's synagogue.Police Suspect Arson in Synagogue FireSeveral Torah scrolls were destroyed as Netanya synagogue burned. El Al Torah Scroll Read in Synagogue for the First TimeEl Al CEO Shkedy took part in the reading of the scroll, written over a period of three years by thousands worldwide.Anger at Government Silence on Yeshiva Desecration‘Where is Peres?’ residents ask as Torah scroll desecration is widely ignored. Deputy minister: this brings back dark times. New Torah Scroll Written by More Than 200 Thousand JewsA new Sefer Torah, written by over 200 thousand Jews, was dedicated at the Western Wall. Torah and Hanukkah Unite Reps. Cantor and ShultzTorah and Hanukkah combined their strength to bring together rival Reps. Cantor and Schultz for completion of a “unity” Torah scroll. 22 Torah Scrolls Found Damaged in Belle HarborIn a single seaside community, volunteers from New York's Jewish Shomrim organization have discovered 22 damaged Torah scrolls. New Torah Scroll at Nuclear Reactor ‘Protects Us from Iran’The first Torah scroll for the Dimona nuclear reactor is being dedicated Tuesday, along with a new synagogue, replacing a bomb shelter. Four Torah Scrolls Retrieved from Arab Thieves for $20,000After six months and $20,000, Jerusalem’s Gilo residents retrieved four Torahs scrolls stolen by Palestinian Authority Arab thieves. Miracle in Tzfat: Boys Find Stolen Torah ScrollsThree grade school boys accidentally found six stolen Torah scrolls in an abandoned building where they wanted to establish a clubhouse. Torah and Humanity: As We Begin the Reading CycleCulture? Humanism? Ethics? Great literature? Go to the Torah, both written and oral and see what humanity is about. |
