Synagogue

Chukat/Balak: The well and the tent

The symbolism of the well in Chukat and the tent of Bilaam's prophecy complement one another in Jewish life.

Office of the UK Chief Rabbi

Who has the most important role in our synagogue services?

if you want to find out how important something is, the best way is to do without it for some time and then you’ll really appreciate it.

Tunisia:

Two officers stabbed outside Grand Synagogue

Suspect was imprisoned in 2021 over terror case but has since been released, report says.

World synagogue organization cautions worshipers as cases spike

With COVID-19 cases on the rise, the world synagogue organization has released a new set of guidelines for worshippers over the summer.

How to make Shavuot bloom

The Torah lifestyle reaches out to every corner of the world that seems to be empty, shallow and "dry"- and gives it life, color and depth.

Swastikas carved on windows of Los Angeles synagogue

Synagogue windows vandalized at night with multiple swastikas, police investigating.

SCOTUS declines to involve itself in longtime synagogue protests

Supreme Court declines to hear 2 different attempts to stop longtime Ann Arbor synagogue protesters.

New synagogue in Germany is inaugurated

New synagogue, located in a hospital, is a 'powerful symbol of open-mindedness and a welcoming culture,' minister says.

German hospital to inaugurate new synagogue

Leading orthopedic hospital opens its own synagogue, offering full kosher program for Jewish patients from around the world.

New bill to dramatically increase funding for security program

Orthodox Union applauds US House Approval of legislation to Authorize $500 Million annually for security grants for synagogues.

Historic Romanian synagogue returned to the Jewish community

Historic 19th century Citadel synagogue in western Romanian city of Timișoara restored to Jewish community after three decades.

Car smashes into synagogue in central Israel

Driver smashes into synagogue gate in Lod - missing worshippers shortly after prayers ended. Police say synagogue ramming not terror-related

Historic Austrian synagogue reopens as cultural center

Renovated 19th century synagogue of Kobersdorf to be used as a Jewish cultural center for lectures, conferences and concerts.

Yizkor, on the last day of Passover

This soulful prayer resonates acutely 4 times a year in Ashkenaz services, bringing even the non-observant to synagogue. A personal story.

Team of women EMTs arrives to save elderly man's life

Elderly man collapses outside synagogue - and is rescued by a team of women EMTs.

Historic Czech synagogue reopens after three-year renovation

Great Synagogue of Pilsen, one of the largest in the world, restored after over a decade of lobbying by local Jewish community.

'Freedom to worship only when there is freedom from fear'

Orthodox Union applauds passage of bipartisan Pray Safe Act establishing clearinghouse on safety and security for faith-based organizations.

Torah scroll dedicated in town of Zelenskyy's birth

New Torah scroll brought to synagogue in city where Ukraine Pres. Zelenskyy's father lived until start of Russia-Ukraine war.

Montreal suburb bylaw would move home shuls to commercial areas

Côte Saint-Luc in process of passing bylaw change that would encourage residential synagogues to move to several rezoned commercial areas.

Maine teen arrested for plotting to bomb Chicago synagogues

18-year old accused of planning to use homemade explosives containing sharp metal objects to bomb synagogues and mosques in Chicago.

Synagogue vandalized in northern Israel

Swastikas and anti-Semitic graffiti scrawled on wall of Migdal Ha'emek synagogue. 'The response to darkness is more light.'

Jews and non-Jews shelter in Ukrainian synagogues

Ukraine rabbis say non-Jews seeking refuge in synagogues, due to belief Russians will not touch the sites.

Rabbi ousted from Park East Synagogue announces new congregation

Rabbi Benjamin Goldschmidt, ousted from Park East Synagogue, announces new congregation on the Upper East Side.

NY federation funds security at smallest Orthodox synagogues

UJA-Federation of New York creates a $250,000 fund to beef up security at at least 50 small synagogues in Brooklyn.

In this Turkish city, historic synagogues are seeing new life

In Turkey, the city of Shabbetai Tzvi's birth is trying to restore Jewish heritage sites and showcase history.

Texas rabbi:

'I welcomed a terrorist into my congregation'

Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker from Colleyville urges members of Congress to increase funding for security in synagogues.

These Spanish towns are searching for remnants of Jewish history

In Spain, small towns are unearthing ancient synagogues to resurrect Jewish history — and attract tourists.

Hostages at Texas synagogue freed, gunman killed

Gunman held four hostages and 'will kill people if anyone gets close to the synagogue'.

PM Bennett: 'Closely monitoring the hostage situation'

Israel is 'closely monitoring' hostage situation in Colleyville, Texas, Israeli ministers say.

Platform allows visitors to digitally tour Hungarian synagogues

Federation of Hungarian Jewish Communities launches digital platform for visitors to take virtual tours of Hungary's historic synagogues.

Torah scrolls stolen from Tel Aviv synagogue

Police investigate break-in after several Torah scrolls are stolen from synagogue.

Ancient synagogue discovered near Turkish tourist hotspot

Excavations reveal ancient synagogue in Turkish town near tourist hotspot of Antalya. Synagogue dates back to 7th century.

Jewish schools, synagogues in NYC going remote again

As number of coronavirus cases in New York spikes amid spread of Omicron variant, synagogues and Jewish schools are going remote - again.

Crimea: Remains of synagogue thought to be destroyed found

Construction unearths parts of Crimean synagogue long thought to be destroyed.

LA synagogue worshippers threatened

Antisemitic letter threatening worshippers and vial containing unknown powder found outside Los Angeles synagogue.

The European country where Islam has replaced Christianity

It is a country where so-called "dead churches", can be viewed and purchased on the Internet, Even a synagogue became a mosque. Op-ed.

In Montana, a Jewish community seeks to buy back its synagogue

Jewish community in Helena, Montana seeks to buy back synagogue building sold for $1 in the 1930s.

Synagogue restored a mile from Auschwitz recalls Jewish life

Just 1 synagogue still exists in Oswiecim, Poland, where once there were 20.

New Jersey man sentenced for conspiring to vandalize synagogues

A New Jersey man was given a year in prison for conspiring in 2019 with members of a neo-Nazi group to vandalize synagogues.

83 years since Kristallnacht: Matan Kahana inaugurates synagogue

83 years ago the Nazis burned and destroyed synagogues. Today in Hatzor HaGlilit we inaugurate a new synagogue in Eretz Israel."

Cabinet to lift more restrictions on synagogue prayers

100 people to be allowed to pray indoors at synagogues without Green Passes.

New infrastructure bill offers grants to synagogues, non-profits

New infrastructure bill passed by Congress offers $50 million for upgrading energy efficiency in synagogues, religious schools.

Park East Synagogue pushes out assistant rabbi, sparking protest

'Devastated by this shocking & uncalled for news,' congregant says after hearing Park East Synagogue terminated Rabbi Benjamin Goldschmidt.

Cornerstone laid for restoration of historic Russian synagogue

The Central Synagogue in Samara, which was once one of the largest and most beautiful synagogues in Europe, is being restored.

Bennett prays at Manhattan synagogue, walks to hotel

PM prays at Kehilath Jeshurun synagogue in Manhattan, where he used to pray 20 years ago, on Shmini Atzeret night.

New criteria offer advantage to new synagogues in Judea, Samaria

Min. Matan Kahana sets new criteria for funding construction of new synagogues, offering advantage to areas with 'sensitive security needs.'

Ohio city hires private investigator to observe synagogue

A private investigator observed a Cleveland-area synagogue during the High Holidays. Its worshippers are outraged.

Threats to synagogue 'will not diminish the Jewish community'

Investigation is ongoing, but timeframe of threat has passed, St. Louis Park synagogue managing director says.

150-year old Bristol, UK synagogue saved thanks to renovation

The historic Orthodox synagogue was given a life saving renovation in large part due to generous donations from its aging congregants.

Historic Brighton, UK synagogue in desperate need of repair

19th century synagogue, valued for its architecture and religious history, is now crumbling due to water and structural damage.

Swastikas drawn on door of Tel Aviv synagogue

Police collect evidence, investigate, after swastikas scrawled on door of south Tel Aviv synagogue.

1 arrested for stealing Torah scrolls from Long Island synagogue

Man who vandalized Chabad synagogue in Long Island and stole Torah scrolls apprehended.

Bulgarian synagogue vandalized with swastika

Sofia Central Synagogue, the largest in Southeastern Europe, defaced with swastika and an anti-Semitic message.

Toronto synagogue vandalized with swastika and other graffiti

Beth Sholom Synagogue defaced with anti-Semitic graffiti several days after Jewish campaign signs were vandalized in Montreal.

Potsdam, Germany opens first synagogue in over 80 years

Potsdam has opened its first synagogue since the Holocaust along with a new Jewish scholarship center.

Fines for synagogue sextons if coronavirus rules are violated

Knesset committee approves fining synagogue sextons who do not enforce coronavirus rules. MK Kariv: 'Everyone deserves protection.'

'Synagogue isn't more dangerous than a theater with hundreds'

No difference between flights to Uman and to USA, or between synagogues and theaters, coronavirus coordinator for haredi community says.

Rabbi Yaakov Ariel: Anyone not vaccinated violates Jewish law

'He may not enter the synagogue to pray; it is forbidden to allow him to remain if he does enter.'

These are the guidelines for High Holiday prayers

World Synagogue Organization issues guidelines for safe High Holiday prayers. Among the guidelines: Entry only for those thrice-vaccinated.

Palm Beach synagogue partners with Shiloh

Rabbi Moshe Scheiner of Palm Beach Synagogue explains the significance of unity and becoming one with the world's oldest 'synagogue.'