Brooklyn synagogue vandalized with Nazi graffiti
Synagogue in Sheepshead Bay with many Holocaust survivors targeted with Hitler graffiti.
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At 100 years old, Detroit's last synagogue celebrates a rebirth
Detroit’s last synagogue, now turning 100, hopes to be a beacon of the city’s Jewish communal future.
Historic 100-year old Detroit synagogue gets $5 million makeover
Synagogue in downtown Detroit undergoing modernization to upgrade space to be more accessible and community friendly.
Stone inscription in southern India reveals evidence of region’s oldest synagogue
Researchers say stone inscription from 13th century shows evidence of ancient synagogue in southern India.
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.
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.
Two officers stabbed outside Grand Synagogue in Tunisia
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.
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.
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.
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.'
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.
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.
Excavations reveal ancient synagogue in Turkish town near tourist hotspot
Excavations reveal ancient synagogue in Turkish town near tourist hotspot of Antalya. Synagogue dates back to 7th century.
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.
Synagogue restored a mile from Auschwitz recalls Jewish life
Just 1 synagogue still exists in Oswiecim, Poland, where once there were 20.
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.
Threats to St. Louis Park 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.
Suspect 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.
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.'
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.'
100-year old LA synagogue given $14.9 million state renovation grant
East LA's Breed Sreet Shul was once center of Jewish life in the city until community moved elsewhere and it fell into disrepair.
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