 Syrian entrepreneur donates synagogue in Dubai"When they heard that I'm Israeli, we made a deal - nothing like this ever happened before!" Siberian synagogue has a 10-foot menorah made of iceRussian synagogue in Tomsk, Siberia unveils 10-foot ice menorah for Hanukkah. How COVID-19 Is Challenging Synagogues Across The World2020 will go down in history as a life-changing year for many people the world over. Psalm 26: Two levels of loveTorah 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. World Organization of Orthodox Synagogues outlines plan for winter prayersEven after synagogues reopen, it remains preferable to pray outdoors. Man arrested for vandalizing Orthodox synagogue in Brooklyn25-year-old man arrested after Orthodox synagogue in Brooklyn vandalized during Sukkot festival. Prof. Ronni Gamzu: 'The situation is under control, but still extremely serious'"I appeal to everyone not to remain indifferent to the crisis," says coronavirus czar. HIgher and lower chutzpahThere are two ways of looking at people who have problems with religion. Wisconsin: Vandalism at Kenosha synagogue‘Free Palestine’ spray-painted at Kenosha synagogue amid protests. ‘Free Palestine’ graffiti sprayed on Austrian synagogueIn Graz, city's only synagogue vandalized with anti-Semitic graffiti. Jerusalem Synagogue Slated to Lose Its BuildingYou can help rebuild Jerusalem now! Opening synagogues or fighting obesity?How can the NY faithful reduce synagogue attendance, so that state law is not snubbed? OpinionCriticizing people harshly: A story from the shtetlA 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 Beverly Hills synagogue to protect them from riotsCongregants 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 synagoguesLike 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. Fewer than 3,000 active coronavirus patients in Israel38 patients in serious condition. To date, 13,435 Israelis recovered from coronavirus. Torah scrolls desecrated in YeruchamVandals break into synagogue, yeshiva, desecrating Torah scrolls and causing hundreds of millions in damage. Windows of Connecticut synagogue shot with BB gunNew Haven, Connecticut synagogue's windows shot full of holes. Arab suspected of stealing Moshav Arbel synagogue charity boxes arrestedSuspect was employed as a gardener in Moshav Arbel and lives in nearby Tur'an Second synagogue vandalized in Huntsville, Alabama, days after the firstDays after one synagogue vandalized in Huntsville, Alabama, another synagogue was vandalized Holocaust survivor: Hold your head high, we live in our landYanki 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'"Prepare my Prayer" is a spiritual, emotive and also practical how-to guide for ascending in one's level of prayer and making each word count, reassuring comfort that G-d is with us and we must search for Him always, even if He seems far away. Bnei Brak rabbi: Those in quarantine are forbidden to attend synagogueRabbi 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 outbreakIsrael’s prominent rabbis have already instructed those who traveled to China and who may contaminate others to avoid all going to synagogue, family gatherings, and any public events. Advice in the case of low but possible risk is provided here. 3 hurt in Jerusalem synagogue gas explosionFirefighters fear synagogue building may collapse following severe gas explosion. 180 Jews return to Egypt for ceremony at ancient synagogueJews forced to leave in the 1950s and 60s attend ceremonies at ancient synagogue in Alexandria, following $4 million renovation by Egypt. New York synagogues offer phones that connect instantly to emergency services'Shul phones' being offered by Shomrim to connect to 911 with click of a button in light of recent anti-Semitic attacks. 'I started screaming and ran to the synagogue'Man who fought Monsey stabber recalls stabbing attack at rabbi's house, says he 'pushed everyone outside.' Iconic Buenos Aires synagogue celebrates centennial'Bet El,' first Sephardic synagogue of Buenos Aires celebrates its 100th year. Federal suit against anti-Israel protests at Michigan synagogueLawsuit asks court for injunction to stop protesters, calling demonstrations 'harassing conduct', or to place limits on them. Washington DC synagogue vandalized with anti-Semitic graffitiDC's Sixth and I synagogue vandalized with swastikas and anti-Semitic language. Historic first: A synagogue in Kibbutz MegiddoAfter 20 years, Kibbutz Megiddo gets a synagogue. 'This isn't a war, and there won't be a war here,' kibbutz member says. Connecticut synagogue evacuated after receiving 2 bomb threatsPolice investigate after Reform synagogue receives bomb threats. 1 killed in former Lower East Side synagogue wall collapseA wall of a former historic synagogue on the Lower East Side of Manhattan collapsed, killing a construction worker and injuring another. Christian groups gift Torah scroll to German Jewish communityJewish Community of Thuringia in central Germany to receive a new Torah scroll from local Christian groups. Prominent Washington DC synagogue vandalizedNumerous anti-Israel and anti-Semitic messages left on 19th-century synagogue Washington Hebrew Congregation. German authorities move to protect Jewish institutionsHow Germany is rethinking security for its Jewish community following the Yom Kippur synagogue attack. Germany: Armed Syrian enters synagogue, is arrestedSyrian yelling 'Allahu akhbar' arrested at entrance to Berlin synagogue. Polish court rules eviction from synagogue violated contractRabbi evicted from Krakow synagogue must be allowed back, Polish court rules. United Arab Emirates will build first official synagogueSynagogue, slated to be completed by 2022, will be part of multi-faith complex called the Abrahamic Family House in capital Abu Dhabi. Suspected serial synagogue arsonist indictedRosh Ha'ayin resident suspected of setting ark in Beilinson Hospital synagogue on fire, in addition to 2 other cases of synagogue arson. Moldovan Jews reopen synagogue seized by SovietsMoldova’s dwindling Jewish community reopens synagogue in ceremony attended by 300 people. 19th-century Romanian synagogue turned into a restarauntFormer Great Synagogue of Săveni now serves meat, traditional Romanian foods after being sold off. Ukraine President to push for allowing synagogue constructionJewish leaders meet Ukrainian President Zelensky, thank him for 'fighting corruption and helping the Jewish community.' No bidders for Belarus synagogue auctioned off as warehouseUnique former synagogue in Belarus selling as warehouse for $6,000. Lithuania synagogue shut over threats amid collaborators debateShutdowns lack precedent in Lithuania since independence from Russia in 1990. Report: BB gun fired at Los Angeles yeshivaSuspect fires BB gun near synagogue, police investigate. Israeli court bars hasidim from using bomb shelter as synagogueSupreme Court rejects appeal by Gur hasidim to allow synagogue to remain in bomb shelter. Who set fire to the Great Synagogue in Petah Tikva?A fire broke out in the Great Synagogue in Petah Tikva. There were no injuries, but the Holy Ark and Torah scrolls were damaged. 'It's a hate crime'Vandals toss white paint onto California synagogue, rabbi promises to up security. Members of a southern synagogue want to preserve it as a museumSelma’s only synagogue has 4 members and is fighting for its life. Ukraine synagogue gets first post-Holocaust Torah scrollUkraine synagogue where Menachem Begin got married gets its first Torah scroll since World War II. Synagogues now conducting active shooter drills during servicesUS synagogues adapt new security measures following several mass shootings at synagogues. Rabbi: 'I don't want people to have guns, but it's a necessity'Boston's Rabbi Dan Rodkin suggests congregants bring guns to synagogue for protection. After 15 years, Paris suburb gets its own synagogueParis suburb opens Jewish community center to cater to new arrivals. Belgium: Man armed with knives tries to enter synagogueMan 'with Iraqi roots' pretending to be Jewish tries to enter synagogue with knives, amid string of incidents in Antwerp over Shavuot. Torah scrolls stolen from Bnei Brak synagogueThief throws old Torah scroll on the floor, makes off with new ones. |
