Synagogue

Shots Fired at Paris Synagogue Miss Rabbi

Series of high-profile terror attacks in France continue with automatic gunfire on synagogue office targeting rabbi.

'Fashion Show' at Synagogue Slammed

MKs, community members, and religious officials decried what they called a “fashion show” at a Tel Aviv synagogue.

Death Threats Against Swedish Rabbi after Jerusalem Massacre

Anonymous note praises 'wonderful' synagogue attack, threatens to burn down Sweden's oldest synagogue with 'pig' rabbi inside.

Neo-Nazi Waves Knife Outside Vienna Synagogue

Biker shouts anti-Semitic curses while threatening with a knife outside the capital of Austria, birthplace of Hitler.

Synagogue Attendance for Rosh Hashana Expected to Grow

Far more Israelis will be in synagogue than at national parks over the three-day Rosh Hashana holiday, says an expert.

Reconstruction Scramble After Severe Fire in Tel Aviv Synagogue

Holy books, sanctuary destroyed in blaze - but both restoration staff and synagogue officials vow to rebuild by Rosh Hashanah.

Anti-Semitic Protests Rage in Algeria Against Synagogue Plans

Demonstrations over plans to reopen synagogues feature chants against 'Judaization' of Muslim state.

Secular Jordan Valley Town Opens First Synagogue

Synagogue at Ro'i was dedicated to the memory of the three murdered youths Eyal Yifrach, Gilad Sha'ar, and Naftali Frenkel.

Shooting Attack at Paris Synagogue Thwarted at Last Moment

Two men approach Paris synagogue with AK-47 and handgun, but flee after spotting police.

Arsonists Target Two Synagogues Over Shabbat

Deputy Religious Affairs Minister Rabbi Eli Ben-Dahan is demanding police action to deal with two arson incidents.

Another Anti-Semitic Attack?

Paris: Jews Stabbed Hours After Brussels Attacks

French Interior Ministry ups security at Jewish sites following stabbing; details still developing.

Temple Mount Synagogue?

Rabbis Issue United Call to Establish Synagogue on Temple Mount

Large group of Religious Zionist rabbis from across spectrum ask Prime Minister to establish a synagogue on the Temple Mount.

Gush Katif Jews Rebuild Destroyed Synagogue

Jews from Ganei Tal build synagogue in Shakem near Ashdod after the model of their synagogue in Gaza, 'until we return to Gush Katif.'

Serious Vandalism of Coastal Synagogues

Town between Ashdod and Ashkelon has two synagogues broken into by vandals who ripped Torah scrolls and threw them on the floor.

Campaigners Rally to Save Historic pre-Holocaust Synagogue

Polish campaigners say that unless funds are found soon, Krasnik synagogue restoration at risk.

Tel Aviv Synagogue Vandalized with Swastikas

Nazi slogans, swastikas spray-painted on Tel Aviv synagogue. Suspect in custody.

Rabbi Ariel: No Phones On in Synagogue – Period

Rabbi of Ramat Gan nixes cell phones in synagogue, even on ‘silent’ mode, and has warning for Torah pamphlets as well.

Prosecutors to 'Throw the Book' at Netanya Synagogue Arsonist

The alleged arsonist of a synagogue in Netanya is likely to remain in jail for a long time, prosecutors say.

Defective Shabbat Timer Causes Major Synagogue Blaze

A defective Shabbat timer was apparently the cause of a major fire at a Chabad synagogue in a neighborhood of Jerusalem

Turkish Police Foil Al-Qaeda Plot to Bomb US Embassy, Synagogue

Turkish police have uncovered and foiled an alleged plot by Al-Qaeda to bomb the US embassy in Ankara as well as a synagogue.

Lack of Support Leaves Lithuanian Synagogues in State of Ruin

Lithuania's synagogues, the vestiges of Jewish presence wiped out in Holocaust, are falling to ruin from lack of funding and support.

Police Investigate Minneapolis Passover Vandalism

The Temple Israel synagogue in Minneapolis was vandalized as congregants gathered to celebrate Passover.

ADL Welcomes Indictments in New Jersey Synagogue Attacks

ADL welcomes indictment against two individuals in a series of attacks targeting synagogues in Bergen County, New Jersey.

Defying Members, Kibbutz Refuses Request to Build Synagogue

There are still kibbutzim in Israel that do not have synagogues – and one of them intends to keep it that way

Only Surviving Synagogue Near Auschwitz on Verge of Collapse

A synagogue near the former Nazi death camp of Auschwitz is on the verge of collapse, officials warned last week.

Ancient British Synagogue Begins Restoration

The restoration process of one of Britain's oldest synagogues will begin in March.

Massachusetts Synagogue, Day School Building Seized by IRS

A building that houses a synagogue and Jewish day school in Massachusetts has reportedly been seized by the Internal Revenue Service.

Police Charge Man in Bomb Hoax Against LA Synagogue

Police have arrested a man they believe made multiple phony bomb threats against a Los Angeles synagogue on Tuesday.

Multiple Bomb Threats Made Against LA Jewish Synagogue

The Los Angeles Police Department investigated two bomb threats near a Jewish synagogue in Koreatown, L.A. early Tuesday morning.

Police in New York Urge More Security at Jewish Institutions

Israel's campaign against Hamas terrorists in Gaza has led to repercussions in the Jewish world.

Fire Consumes Historic Connecticut Synagogue, Torahs Survive

A fire seriously damaged a historic synagogue in Connecticut on Sunday morning.

Budapest Jewish Leader Attacked While Leaving Synagogue

Police in Budapest said they have arrested two men after a Jewish community leader was attacked after leaving synagogue Friday night.

Judaica Thieves in Milan Sentenced in Jerusalem

Thieves who traveled from Israel to steal treasures from a synagogue in Milan were punished – by judges in Jerusalem.

Expellees’ Appeal: Save the Synagogue

Jews expelled from Gush Katif try to save Migron’s synagogue, mikveh.

Two Manhattan Synagogues Receive 'Sacred Sites' Grants

Two synagogues in Manhattan are among the “Sacred Sites” in New York State that have received grants for physical repairs.

Praise for Mohammed on Synagogue Walls

Vandals sprayed praise for Mohammed on the walls of a synagogue in the village of Maor.

Ancient Synagogue to Receive 'Hollywood Makeover'

One of the oldest operating synagogues in California is set to receive a “Hollywood makeover,” after damage was caused to building.

Vilna Synagogue Vandalized After Nazi Puppet Honored

The only still operating pre-Holocaust synagogue in Vilna was vandalized shortly after a former Nazi puppet was laid to rest in Lithuania.

Slain Rabbi Remembered with Yokneam Synagogue

Beloved leader Rabbi Elazar Abuchatzeira was brutally killed 10 months ago. Now a new synagogue has been named after him.

Oldest Synagogue in English-Speaking World Celebrates 250 Years

Plymouth Synagogue, the oldest synagogue in the English-speaking world celebrated its 250th anniversary this week.

Jewish Leaders: Synagogues Should be More Accessible

Jewish leaders from Israel and around the world meet in Jerusalem, call to open the gates of the synagogue to all Jews.

Torah Burned in Synagogue Fire in Lower Galilee

A fire broke out at a synagogue in a Lower Galilee community near Arab towns, destroying the Torah and holy objects. Is it arson?

Don’t Worry, Be Happy and Go to Synagogue

Women who attend synagogue regularly are more optimistic than others, according to a Yeshiva University research report.

Firebomb Attack on Yafo Synagogue

A synagogue in Yafo, in central Israel, was attacked by arsonists on Saturday.

Jerusalem Synagogue Set Ablaze by Vandals

The Hanichei HaYeshivot study hall in the Jerusalem neighborhood of Ramot was torched Sunday. No one was injured in the incident.

New IDF Mobile Synagogue Launches Prayers Via Iron Dome

A new mobile synagogue was "launched" Wednesday to facilitate prayers by soldiers manning the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system.

Ukraine Destroys Historical Synagogue, Builds Hotel

Ukraine is destroying Jewish history by tearing down an old and prestigious synagogue to build a hotel for soccer championship games.

Synagogue Basketball League Creates Team Spirit

If you thought religious Judaism and sports don’t mix, think again. The Petah Tikvah synagogue league proves otherwise.

Rocket Hit Synagogue, but Did Not Explode

'A miracle,' worshipers say, as rocket fails to detonate after hitting synagogue. None hurt.

Toronto Synagogue Defaced by Swastika

Members of Toronto synagogue shocked to discover a swastika and pro-Islam graffiti spray-painted on the exterior of their building.

Bevis Mark Synagogue: More than 300 Years of Prayers & Judaism

Arutz Sheva TV's Hezki Ezra visited the 300 year old synagogue in London and met the site's curator.

Synagogue Opens in Notorious Russian Prison

Moscow's Butryka Prison, considered one of the most brutal penal institutions in Russia, is home to a new synagogue.

Building a Synagogue, Pixel by Pixel

A growing community hopes to turn its virtual synagogue into a real one.

Egypt to Preserve Alexandria Synagogue as 'Jewish Monument'

Egypt plans to restore Alexandria's lone remaining active synagogue, the Eliahou Hanabi Synagogue – the city's “only Jewish monument.”

Residents: Army Won't Have an Easy Time Sealing Synagogue

The residents of El-Matan plan to make the sealing of their community synagogue by security forces "as difficult as possible," they say.

Budapest’s Oldest Synagogue Reopens

Obuda Synagogue, built in the eighteenth century, officially re-opened in time for Rosh Hashanah.

Remembering the Synagogues of Gush Katif

Special event in memory of the 26 Gush Katif synagogues that were destroyed five years ago was held in the rebuilt Hurva Synagogue in the Old City.

More Yesha Destruction: 5 Buildings & Synagogue Near Kiryat Arba

Large police, army forces arrived in Mitzpeh Avichai early this morning to destroy 6 structures. Police violence was intense, residents said.

Synagogue in Maryland Vandalized

Synagogue spray-painted with anti-Semitic words and symbols.

Restoration Nearly Complete at Beirut's Only Synagogue

Beirut's Maghen Abraham Synagogue, currently being restored, is expected to open once more in October after 34 years.