Synagogue

Watch: Vandal strikes 4 Brooklyn synagogues in 1 hour

Graffiti vandal defaces 4 synagogues, breaking into one of them, in Shabbat hate-spree.

The holiness of the Synagogue

Israel's first Cheif Rabbi and iconic leader of Religious Zionism: The synagogue reflects the holiness in the life of the community.

Bulgarian synagogue vandalized with anti-Israel Antifa slogan

'Free Palestine, Israel=Nazis' spray painted on synagogue in Bulgaria. Vandals attempt to set Israeli flag on fire in Halle, Germany.

Syrian entrepreneur donates synagogue in Dubai

"When they heard that I'm Israeli, we made a deal - nothing like this ever happened before!"

Belgian court to rule on opening of synagogues

Court said earlier that the closure of places of worship was disproportionate and ordered the government to submit response by Sunday.

Siberian synagogue has a 10-foot menorah made of ice

Russian synagogue in Tomsk, Siberia unveils 10-foot ice menorah for Hanukkah.

What You Need To Know

How COVID-19 Is Challenging Synagogues Across The World

2020 will go down in history as a life-changing year for many people the world over.

Psalm 26: Two levels of love

Torah from Israel's first Chief Rabbi, the iconic leader of Religious Zionism: Love is bound to our self, but love of G-d transcends self.

UK Federation of Synagogues asks gov't to keep synagogues open

The UK is about to enter a second national lockdown, lasting a month.

Cabinet to approve opening of synagogues

Coronavirus Czar will not oppose cabinet move to allow reopening of synagogues for up to 10 worshippers.

World Synagogue Organization outlines plan for winter prayers

Even after synagogues reopen, it remains preferable to pray outdoors.

Man arrested for vandalizing Orthodox synagogue in Brooklyn

25-year-old man arrested after Orthodox synagogue in Brooklyn vandalized during Sukkot festival.

Prof. Gamzu: 'Situation is under control, but extremely serious'

"I appeal to everyone not to remain indifferent to the crisis," says coronavirus czar.

HIgher and lower chutzpah

There are two ways of looking at people who have problems with religion.

'We will consider closing synagogues on Yom Kippur'

Deputy Health Minister Yoav Kisch says possibility of closing synagogues on Yom Kippur if the pandemic continues to rage is considered.

'Better to pray outside'

'Infection rates are at their highest, spending lengthy amounts of time in synagogues may present a risk,' organization says.

Halle Jewish community moves services to larger venue

Nearly a year after attempted Yom Kippur attack, pandemic forces Halle Jews out of synagogue for High Holidays.

New plan for holiday prayers approved

Coronavirus Cabinet approves plan for prayers during High Holidays, allowing synagogues to open with 'capsules.'

Vandalism at Kenosha synagogue

‘Free Palestine’ spray-painted at Kenosha synagogue amid protests.

Will the plan for synagogues be changed?

Details of plan for operating synagogues, 'traffic light' plan, to be ironed out at special meeting.

‘Free Palestine’ graffiti sprayed on Austrian synagogue

In Graz, city's only synagogue vandalized with anti-Semitic graffiti.

Pennsylvania synagogue vandalized

Police in Harrisburg are investigating vandalism with swastikas on the Kesher Israel Synagogue in Harrisburg. Subscribe to W

Beirut's only synagogue still standing after blast

Beirut synagogue appears to suffer only minor damage from deadly blast.

Uzbekistan: Demolition of synagogue prevented

Construction firm withdraws lawsuit to evict synagogue in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

Chief rabbi: Find a solution for synagogues

Chief Rabbi Lau participates in Zoom meeting focused on coronavirus restrictions in synagogues, emphasizes most comply with guidelines.

Uzbekistan Jews fight to save synagogue from demolition

Jews in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, fight to save synagogue from being demolished in favor of luxury apartment complex.

More worshipers allowed in synagogues as Tisha B'Av approaches

Haredi party heads meet with Health Minister to discuss operating yeshivot in coming year, opposition to restricting synagogues.

Litzman: Conditions for synagogues should be the same as hotels

Housing and Construction Minister demands that conditions for opening synagogues should be the same as the plan for dining rooms in hotels.

Jerusalem Synagogue Slated to Lose Its Building

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Turning synagogues into mausoleums makes no sense

Is the policy for shuls a good one? Is taking up a bazooka to kill a cockroach a good plan? In public health you must use common sense

Health Ministry, NSC call for total closure of synagogues, gyms

Government to hold emergency meeting to deliberate on calls for total closure of synagogues and gyms, limits on beaches, parks.

Opening synagogues or fighting obesity?

How can the NY faithful reduce synagogue attendance, so that state law is not snubbed? Opinion

Head of synagogue security agency wants to train Jews in college

'The golden age is over, it's time to protect ourselves,' security organization head Evan Bernstein says.

Ontario will allow synagogues to reopen

Municipalities in Toronto, Ontario, to allow places of worship to reopen at 30% capacity.

Criticizing people harshly: A story from the shtetl

A parable in Mendele Mocher Seforim, the "grandfather of Yiddish literature," that takes place in an old-time shtetl, tells it all.

Torah scrolls removed from LA synagogue amidst riots

Congregants act to safeguard Torah scrolls from riots after nearby synagogue vandalized and as riots following George Floyd's death continue

Coming home from exile- praying once again in our synagogues

Like during all the exiles, G-d did not forget us in our Corona exile, helping make our 2 month exile a positive learning experience. Op-ed.

Religious services to resume in New York state

Governor Cuomo says religious services may resume on Thursday if limited to 10 or fewer participants.

Guidelines for reopening of synagogues

Worshippers should bring prayer books from home, all synagogues must have hand sanitizers at entrances.

Synagogues to reopen with 50 worshipers at a time

Prime Minister Netanyahu approves outline for the opening of synagogues. Worshipers must wear a mask and keep a distance of two meters.

Official:

Fewer than 3,000 active coronavirus patients in Israel

38 patients in serious condition. To date, 13,435 Israelis recovered from coronavirus.

'Our sins caused us to be chased from our synagogues'

Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky, prominent haredi rabbi, explains why he thinks synagogues and study halls shut, calls for stricter standards.

American Orthodox rabbis split over safety of communal prayer

Coronavirus lockdowns have split Orthodox Jewish leaders in the US over whether to operate synagogues and public prayer groups.

Torah scrolls desecrated in southern Israel

Vandals break into synagogue, yeshiva, desecrating Torah scrolls and causing hundreds of millions in damage.

Top US doctor: Synagogues could reopen for High Holy Days

Dr. Anthony Fauci says US synagogues may be able to be open in the fall, but only if certain conditions are met.

Atlanta synagogue walks back reopening announcement

Synagogue says it will remain closed, hours after announcing planned reopening. 'Chabad in Georgia taking extra precautionary measures.'

Windows of Connecticut synagogue shot with BB gun

New Haven, Connecticut synagogue's windows shot full of holes.

Arab suspected of stealing synagogue charity boxes arrested

Suspect was employed as a gardener in Moshav Arbel and lives in nearby Tur'an

Second synagogue vandalized in Huntsville, Alabama

Days after one synagogue vandalized in Huntsville, Alabama, another synagogue was vandalized

Holocaust survivor: Hold your head high, we live in our land

Yanki Neihoz, pained at the closure of synagogues, recalls synagogues abandoned during the Holocaust and brings a message of encouragement.

Now more than ever, 'prayer is the highest form of existence'

Argentina rabbis shutter synagogues

Synagogues in Argentina completely close due to nationwide coronavirus lockdown.

City of Bat Yam closes synagogues

This is the first time that a major city has made a sweeping decision to close synagogues for a lengthy time period.

Those in quarantine are forbidden to attend synagogue

Rabbi Yitzhak Zilberstein issues ruling that those in quarantine must not attend synagogue, lest they violate prohibition against murder.

Guide to Jewish life in the event of a coronavirus outbreak

3 hurt in Jerusalem synagogue gas explosion

Firefighters fear synagogue building may collapse following severe gas explosion.

180 Jews return to Egypt for ceremony at ancient synagogue

Jews forced to leave in the 1950s and 60s attend ceremonies at ancient synagogue in Alexandria, following $4 million renovation by Egypt.

Chicago Jews train to defend synagogues responsibly

CCL Shul Members aims to train Jewish carry license holders to bear arms responsibly, praying they will not be needed.

Police officers better than armed congregants, report says

Synagogues should not arm ordinary congregants, Jewish security agency says.

Restored synagogue heralds new chapter for Egypt's Jews

Egypt completes restoration of ancient Alexandria synagogue, allowing it to reopen.