Synagogue

Giant Synagogue in the So-Called Secular Capital of Israel

A Georgian Jew renovates an abandoned synagogue on Tel Aviv's Shenkin Street in his father's memory. It will be run by Chabad.

French Anti-Semites Tear Gas Elderly Man at Synagogue

Three men sprayed tear gas on an elderly Jew outside a French synagogue Sunday, the second violent attack on Jews in the country in three days.

Cairo's Maimonides Synagogue Re-Opens

The Maimonides Synagogue in Cairo reopened this week after nearly two years of restoration work sponsored by the Egyptian government.

Attempted Bombing at Cairo Synagogue

The largest synagogue in Egypt, one used by Israeli diplomats in Cairo, was the target of an attempted bombing early Sunday morning.

One American, Two Britons, Arrested in Crete Synagogue Arsons

Greek police have arrested one American, two Britons and a local citizen for allegedly torching a 600-year-old recently-restored synagogue.

Arsonists Attack Crete Synagogue Second Time in Two Weeks

Arsonists have attacked Crete’s only synagogue for the second time in less than two weeks, destroying the wooden roof and holy books.

Awards for Running a Synagogue

12 sextons (gabbaim) will receive special awards at a national convention with the participation of Chief Rabbi Metzger and Knesset Speaker Rivlin.

Reform Loses Bid to Block New Synagogues in Netanya

The religious community in Netanya is breathing a sigh of relief after a Reform bid to ban new synagogue construction in the city was rejected.

Swastikas on Walls of Ancient Synagogue in PA City near Hevron

Swastikas were scrawled on ruins of one of Israel’s oldest synagogues. The desecration was found the day Jews were accused of burning a mosque.

New Synagogue for IDF Officers School

The IDF Officers School 'Bahad 1' now hosts a new synagogue. Top military brass bring Torah scrolls to their new home.

'Hitler Youth' Synagogue Restored to Jews in Poland

After decades of remaining empty, a synagogue in Poland formerly used by the “Hitler Youth” (Hitlerjugend) reopened for the Jewish New Year.

Samaria Town Gets a Synagogue after 18 Years

The Samaria town of Revava has completed its synagogue after 18 years.

Jews Pray in Jericho, Hope for Return

Jews prayed in the Shalom al Yisrael synagogue in Jericho this week. Worshippers hope Israel will reclaim the site for the Jewish people.

Rabbi: Int'l Monitors Must Watch Gush Katif Synagogues

At a ceremony marking four years since Gaza synagogues were abandoned, Rabbi Yaakov Yosef demands international monitoring to watch over them.

Synagogues Flourish in Secular Kibbutzim

A few years ago, a Degania member predicted, “There's been no synagogue here in 100 years, and there won’t be one in the next 100.” She was wrong.

Remembering Gaza's Synagogues

Atty. Gilad Korinaldi writes about the legal and political battle to save the synagogues of Gush Katif.

Travel: Southern Hevron Hills

Travelling along the road of the Patriachs and exploring Susiya's ancient synagogue are some of the surprises that the Southern Hevron hills offer.

Anti-Semitic Attack Strikes Another New York Synagogue

Vandals sprayed swastikas on the front doors of a Chabad house in New York only a week after two similar incidents in Manhattan.