Synagogue

Racist message spelled out in New Jersey synagogue skylights

Vandals rip out shingles from synagogue roof, write racist messages with them.

The gold standard for synagogue self-defense

'Community Security Service' has trained over 4,000 volunteers to keep US synagogues, day schools and other Jewish institutions safe.

Anti-Semitic posters in California portray Jews as rapists

Northern California synagogue vandalized with posters portraying Jews as rapists, using anti-Semitic slurs, and praising Hitler's 'warning'.

Belarus town opens synagogue for first time in over a century

Marc Chagall’s Belarus hometown celebrates first synagogue opening in a century.

ISIS operatives accused of planning attack on Indian synagogue

Indian authorities arrest 2 men sent by ISIS to attack synagogue in city of Ahemdabad.

Swedish synagogue's window shattered by stones

Unidentified vandals throw stones at Malmo synagogue.

Last remnants of Jewish community struggle to retain heritage

A Hasidic dynasty began in this Romanian town. Now the Jewish community is barely surviving.

Man threatens to shoot up Miami synagogue

Police ask for public's help in locating man who threatened mass shooting in local synagogue.

'How can you turn a synagogue into a supermarket?'

Residents of Tel Aviv neighborhood protest, say 'such a thing would never happen to a mosque or church.'

Synagogue sold to developer won't be razed - yet

NY judge blocks demolition of historic Brooklyn synagogue.

Tel Aviv: Synagogue becomes infiltrators' supermarket

Tel Aviv synagogue closes, building now serves as supermarket for city's infiltrators.

Swastika drawn on NY church sharing space with synagogue

Church pastors discover swastika drawn under anti-hate sign.

WATCH: Special concert in Tel Aviv synagogue

Tel Aviv's Great Synagogue holds special concert with top cantors.

Police impersonator arrested trying to enter New York synagogue

Would-be infiltrator flees scene after being asked to show identity.

Watch: Second anti-Israel protest outside Istanbul synagogue

For the second time in one week, anti-Israel protesters take their anger at Israel's security policies out on their local synagogue.

Shuttered Bronx synagogue becomes a dumping ground

After Bronx synagogue closes down, neighborhood residents dump trash on the property - then complain to municipality.

London: Man armed with two knives arrested outside synagogue

Police don't believe incident is terror-related or anti-Semitic in nature.

Deputy Defense Minister: Faith is key to protecting Israel

Southern Air Force base inaugurates newly renovated synagogue.

Terrorist who planned attack on French synagogue jailed

ISIS-inspired terrorist had planned to 'smoke some Jews' at the Grand Synagogue of Marseille.

Foundations of synagogue destroyed in 1938 uncovered in Poland

Archaeologists in Western Poland find the foundations of the New Synagogue, which was destroyed in 1938 during Kristallnacht.

Chabad synagogue vandalized - in Meah Shearim

Sexton finds synagogue trashed, books stolen on Friday night.

History through the eyes of a Polish synagogue

A Warsaw synagogue which survived the Holocaust bears testimony to the tragedy that took place.

'In two more generations, there won't be any Jews left here'

Former Jewish community president says he asked French government to preserve Paris synagogue since 'no Jews will remain to care for it.'

Robbers beat, rob sexton of Flatbush synagogue

Intruders break into, rob, Chabad synagogue in Flatbush, beat and rob caretaker.

Shvut Rachel: Building a brand-new synagogue

Shvut Rachel community raises money to build permanent synagogue.

Netanyahu visits Singapore synagogue

Netanyahu says Singapore and Israel have 'unrivaled spirit,' Singapore Jewish community is a 'human bridge' connecting countries.

Suspect arrested in Chicago synagogue vandalism

Man believed responsible for smashing synagogue window, vandalizing building with swastikas arrested.

Anti-Semite vandalizes Chicago Loop Synagogue

Vandal breaks Chicago synagogue windows, sticks swastikas on front door.

Palermo, Sicily, to get first synagogue in 500 years

Roman Catholic Church cedes to Jewish ownership part of a church and monastery complex built atop the ruins of a medieval synagogue.

Car thieves killed after crashing car into Connecticut Synagogue

Two men involved in a police chase killed after crashing a stolen car into a synagogue in Connecticut early Monday morning.

Watch: Youth attack people praying in synagogue

Several youth are suspected of entering a Jerusalem synagogue and trying to steal possessions - and then attacking those praying.

Arad Vice-Mayor calls on residents to demonstrate at synagogue

In wake of dispute over central Ashkenazi synagogue in Arad, vice mayor Ofer Arzi calls on residents to demonstrate on Shabbat.

Arad residents: We want our synagogue back

Arad residents say provocation is result of Gur community's forceful takeover.

Torah scroll stolen from Georgia synagogue found destroyed

A Torah scroll taken from a synagogue in the Caucasus republic of Georgia was destroyed.

Tzohar campaigns for access for blind to synagogues

This coming Shabbat , as we read about our Forefather Yitzchak losing his sight, Tzohar will call attention to needs of blind in synagogues.

Historic Wales synagogue listed for sale

A synagogue identified as the oldest in Wales has been put up for sale for under $375,000.

First prayer and chavruta, after sixty years

The Ayelet Hashachar organization establishes synagogues in kibbutzim and leads prayers on holidays. Now we inviting you to join and support

Israeli ambassador visits Alexandria synagogue

Israel's ambassador to Egypt tells of Alexandria's disappearing community and a rich heritage.

Jerusalemite charged with attempted murder in synagogue

33-year old Jerusalem man indicted for attempted murder in a Givat Ze'ev synagogue last week.

After 40 years: World's 3rd-largest synagogue returns to Jews

Ten years of efforts bear fruit on behalf of Czech synagogue-turned-museum in city of Pilsen.

MK Glick: Gush Katif 'dreamers' will return home

Likud MK and Temple Mount activist Yehuda Glick speaks to Arutz Sheva about what he thinks it would take to get Gaza back.

A mother looks to build synagogue in her fallen son's honor

Family of Sergeant Oren Noah, who died in operation Protective Edge, trying to raise money to build synagogue to be named after him.

Knesset synagogue to be expanded and renovated

Synagogue in Knesset has been getting overcrowded of late, so Speaker Yuli Edelstein has initiated a renovation project.

Torah reading prevented because cantor had Sephardic accent

Synagogue gabbai closes the Aron Kodesh because the cantor was praying with Sephardic pronunciation.

'Its a synagogue, church, and mosque all in one'

Joint house of prayer for Muslims, Jews, and Christians to be built in Berlin.

Selling synagogue to Muslims 'better than seeing it desecrated'

Jerusalem-area rabbi quoted as supporting selling a synagogue to become mosque in time of great need.

Terrorist who planned to blow up NYC synagogues attempts suicide

Algerian Muslim immigrant to US in a medically-induced coma after trying to kill himself in prison; claimed guards had 'taunted' him.

Vandals paint swastika on Australian synagogue

Rabbi pens ‘furious' message after synagogue defaced in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.

Building a synagogue at Kibbutz Sde Nechemia

Kibbutz Sde Nechemia, in Israel's Hula Valley, working to build a place of worship for its residents.

‘Kill the Jews’ painted on Ukrainian synagogue

Anti-Semitic graffiti sprayed on a synagogue in Cherkassy. Local police have opened an investigation.

Florida synagogue vandalized

Surveillance video captures vandal who threw rocks at North Miami Beach synagogue door, police still in pursuit.

NYC shul mulls, rejects 'SynaCondo' idea

West Side Jewish Center – Congregation Beth Israel considered a combination temple/residential building, but thought better of it.

Synagogue Chic: New H&M ‘Tallit’ women's scarf

Beige and striped scarf with short fringes at the ends receives mixed reviews from Jews worldwide.

Historic New Jersey synagogue destroyed in fire

Fire consumes Congregation Poile Zedek in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Cause appears to be accidental.

Minister Warns Synagogues Prime Target for Terrorists

Religious Affairs Minister David Azoulay makes specific requests to secure synagogues, noting prayer cannot be postponed.

High Court Upholds Synagogue Demolition Orders

Justices also hurl accusations at the Givat Ze'ev Local Council rabbi who appealed for synagogue to be saved.

Synagogue Arson: Books and Tefillin are Undamaged

Employees discovered the fire at the 'rest stop' synagogue just off Highway 6 before it spread into the building.

Watch: Drunken Mob Tries to Storm London Synagogue

Video shows Jewish men fighting off a group of around 20 men who attacked Ahavas Torah Synagogue in Stamford Hill.

Under media blackout

Iraqi Terrorists Destroy Synagogue, Take Over Ezra's Tomb

Systemic destruction of Jewish holy sites in Iraq continues; embargo imposed on local media.

State Allocates $500K to Fortify Synagogues Against Rocket Fire

Deputy Religious Affairs Minister blames Shas for lagging behind in fortifying religious buildings.