Synagogue

World's largest Holy Ark completed at Yeshivat Ateret Shlomo

The ark in Rishon LeZion spans an area of 120 square meters, measuring 20 meters in length and 6.5 meters in height.

Herzog condemns Paris vandalism:

'My great-grandfather’s synagogue was attacked'

President Isaac Herzog expresses shock after Jewish institutions in Paris were vandalized over Shabbat, urges French authorities to act swiftly and protect the community.

Paris: Four Jewish sites vandalized in a single night

Four Jewish institutions in Paris defaced overnight with green paint, including two synagogues and a Holocaust memorial.

Inowłódź, Poland

Historic Inowłódź synagogue severely damaged in fire

Rare 19th-century synagogue in Inowłódź, Poland, which survived the Holocaust and preserved Jewish architectural elements and inscriptions, and now operates as a supermarket, sustained major fire damage.

Amid rising antisemitism threat:

FEMA unfreezes Jewish security grants

Federal security grants to synagogues are resuming after two-month Trump freeze.

NYPD boosting security for synagogues ahead of Passover

Hate crimes against Jews 'jump off the page' and account for 62% of all hate crimes in NYC, says the commanding officer of the NYPD’s Hate Crimes Task Force.

Group arrested for breaking into synagogue to film video

Five arrested for allegedly filming a music video in historic Indianapolis synagogue.

In the freezing cold:

New synagogue dedicated in central Siberia

Jewish community in Tyumen, Siberia, celebrates dedication of new synagogue, attended by Russian Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar.

IDF orders removal of mobile synagogue at Latrun

Civil Authority and IDF's Central Command order removal of mobile synagogue from Latrun Junction - with no warning.

Teen broke into synagogue, stole thousands of shekel

Jerusalem police arrest 14-year-old boy suspected of breaking into a Ramot synagogue multiple times and stealing money from its charity box.

Montreal synagogue defaced with swastika on Shabbat

'Such attacks are unacceptable in our metropolis, we must all unite and denounce all forms of antisemitism,' Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante says.

39 cases of arson against synagogues, most were closed

Recent findings in a Knesset session highlight the extensive damage to religious institutions in Israel, but most were not investigated.

Indictment:

Suspect desecrated Torah scroll, plundered charity box

Indictment filed against Shechem resident who attempted to remove Torah scroll from Holy Ark, causing damage.

Officials decry anti-Israel vandalism at NJ synagogue

Anti-Israel protesters spray-paint, 'Terrorists this way,' on synagogue driveway, police investigating.

Horrific:

Torah scroll destroyed in Bat Yam synagogue break-in

Vandals break into synagogue in Bat Yam, tearing open the Holy Ark, throwing Torah scroll on the floor and stepping on it.

'Free Gaza'

Anti-Israel graffiti sprayed on Bologna synagogue

Protesters spray-paint pro-Palestinian Arab messages on a synagogue in Bologna, Italy, during anti-government demonstrations sparked by death of a 19-year-old Egyptian-Italian man.

Another synagogue destroyed:

Torah scrolls rescued from Chabad center during LA fires

Century-old Conservative synagogue burned to the ground in minutes, Chabad center damaged and loses its menorahs, in Palisades Fire.

Herzog speaks to Trudeau after firebombing of Montreal synagogue

Israeli President tells Canadian PM that 'words would not suffice, and that firm and decisive action must be taken to bring the perpetrators to justice, to stamp out antisemitism' after syangogue firebombed for 2nd time since October 7.

Montreal synagogue firebombed for 2nd time since Oct. 7

Congregation Beth Tikvah has windows shattered and is set on fire in early morning attack after previously being firebombed in November 2023.

Melbourne synagogue arson:

Torah scrolls unharmed, bullet found near synagogue

A day after the Adass Israel synagogue was set aflame by masked individuals, a bullet was found nearby. The community is holding activities at a nearby location.

Synagogue chair:

'The whole community is in shock' after arson attack

Benjamin Klein, chairman at the Adass Israel synagogue in Melbourne, tells i24NEWS that arson attack was 'horrendous' for the community. 'This isn't something we expect, we live far away from any issues in Israel.' Watch.

Melbourne synagogue arson:

Pres. Herzog to world leaders: 'Condemn vile act of terror'

Israeli President Isaac Herzog condemns arson attack on Melbourne's Adass Israel synagogue, urges leaders to condemn 'vile act of terror, combat the intolerable rise of anti-Jewish racism worldwide.'

From Lebanon: Restoring the honor of Avivim’s bombed synagogue

We had the merit to help restore the honor of Avivim’s broken synagogue, the dignity of those who lived in fear for so long, and the integrity of the State of Israel as a whole.

A guide to Italy's Jewish historical landmarks

Italy's Jewish community has left an indelible mark on the country's cultural and architectural landscape.

In first since Holocaust:

Historic Prague synagogue used on Yom Kippur

'I felt like the synagogue started breathing again,' Jewish Museum director Pavla Niklová says.

Man spotted with gun outside Minnesota synagogue is arrested

Minneapolis police arrest man for ‘terroristic threats’ made to synagogue on Rosh Hashanah.

What happened in my Shul in Herziliya

For the last six months we have endured Shabbat morning demonstrations outside our shul, attended by a handful of older people screaming at Likud MK Yuli Edelstein, a regular membe. This week they broke and entered the place of prayer.

Ohio man indicted for antisemitic attack at D.C. synagogue

Federal grand jury indicts Ohio man for antisemitic attack at Washington D.C. synagogue.

Au revoir, France: your synagogues and churches are burned

This week I read a chilling article by historian Marc Knobel about burned synagogues. Meanwhile, in France, a church burns every two weeks, while 15 mosques go up. Opinion.

Miami:

Anonymous threat sent to synagogue; congregants evacuated

Congregants at Chabad synagogue in Miami Beach, Florida, were evacuated on Friday night after a congregant discovered an envelope containing a bomb threat.

France: Terrorist blows up vehicle at entrance to synagogue

Terrorist wrapped in 'Palestinian' flag, wearing keffiyeh and armed with a gun, sets vehicles on fire near a synagogue in southern France.

Firefighters rescue Torah scrolls from Safed synagogue

Fire breaks out at synagogue in the northern city of Safed.

Vilna:

Excavations reveal intensity of Great Synagogue's destruction

Archaeological excavations of the Great Synagogue of Vilna reveal the floor of the main prayer hall and evidence of the intensity of destruction of the synagogue, destroyed by the Nazis and the Soviet authorities.

Poland:

Workers find remains of synagogue destroyed by Nazis

Workers unearthed the remains of columns and walls that belonged to the Goldberg Synagogue in Otwock, Poland.

Another synagogue targeted:

Violence at anti-Israel protest outside Queens synagogue

3 weeks after the violent riot outside a Los Angeles synagogue, anti-Israel protesters targeted a synagogue in Kew Garden Hills where an Israeli real estate seminar was being held.

Russia:

Vandals set fire in Obninsk synagogue

Fire set in synagogue's electrical room. The vandals attempted to break the synagogue's windows and door.

Potsdam:

German state capital gets first freestanding synagogue

Four congregations will share a new synagogue in the heart of Potsdam, Germany.

2 Toronto synagogues attacked on same day

Vandals throw rocks, smash windows of 2 synagogues in Toronto as post-October 7 wave of antisemitism continues.

Berlin Jewish community:

Preparing to double size of central synagogue

Following significant growth of the Berlin Jewish community, the city's Rabbi decided to double the size of the central synagogue, which was inaugurated nearly 20 years ago.

Chaotic scenes

Anti-Israel protesters surround synagogue in Los Angeles

Violent clashes ensued as anti-Israel protesters surrounded the building and prevented Jews from entering.

Anti-Israel protestors target California synagogue, Jewish school

Activists gather outside Shaarey Zedek Congregation in Valley Village, California to protest Israel, angering parents of children attending the school there.

Florida:

Dozens of synagogues receive bomb threats

More than 50 synagogues in the state of Florida receive bomb threats, resulting in sweeping searches and precautionary evacuations.

Synagogue turned carpentry workshop to undergo preservation

A Jewish man who loves history visited the city of Illintsi in Ukraine and discovered an ancient synagogue that had been converted into a carpentry workshop over the years. The site is due to undergo preservation.

'Palestine' painted on Park Avenue Synagogue

'Palestine' written on wall of one of New York's largest synagogues as city continues to reel from spate of serious antisemitic incidents last week.

Synagogue attack foiled in Germany

German authorities arrest two men suspected of plotting a knife attack on worshippers at a synagogue in the city of Heidelberg.

In Europe, synagogues burn (again)

An Arab threw three Molotov cocktails at the synagogue in Wuppertal, Western Germany, the same one burned by the Nazis during Kristallnacht, And so it burns on. Op-ed

The second time in four weeks

Toronto synagogue vandalized

Toronto police hate crimes unit investigating after windows and glass doors were smashed at the Kehillat Shaarei Torah Synagogue. Similar vandalism occurred at the same synagogue in late April.

Michigan:

Police investigating antisemitic incident near synagogue

Self-proclaimed ‘Jew hater’ under investigation after antisemitic incident at Detroit-area synagogue.

New York:

Synagogues receive fake bomb threats

At least three synagogues and museum in New York receive bomb threats. New York Police Department says none were deemed credible.

Firebomb hurled at Warsaw synagogue

'Outrageous antisemitic attacks such as this can not be tolerated, perpetrators must be found and punished,' Israel's Amb. to Poland urges.

Beitar Illit synagogue goes up in flames

Synagogue catches fire on Friday night, nearby apartment suffers damage.

As Iran attacked Israel, the Jewish community in Argentina prayed

While Iranian missiles made their way to Israel, hundreds of members of the Jewish community in Argentina participated in a 'midnight prayer' for Israel’s safety.

Germany:

Outpouring of support after Molotov cocktail hurled at synagogue

Synagogue in Oldenburg, Germany, is targeted with Molotov cocktail; hundreds rally in solidarity with Jewish community.

Protecting the synagogue:

Pro, anti-Israel protesters clash outside NJ synagogue

About 1,000 counterprotesters gather outside Teaneck synagogue to protect it during event featuring speakers from the ZAKA organization from pro-Hamas protesters.

Pennsylvania: Two synagogues defaced with antisemitic graffiti

Officials condemn antisemitic and anti-Israel vandalism at 2 Philadelphia-area synagogues.

Kiryat Gat:

Torah scrolls thrown to floor in synagogue break-in

Police, forensic investigators, arrive at scene of Kiryat Gat synagogue break-in, aiming to identify suspects.

Swastikas sprayed on Netherlands synagogue

Police investigating after 2 swastikas spray-painted on synagogue in city of Middelburg. The Netherlands has seen 800% increase in antisemitic incidents since October 7.

Gaza rocket strikes synagogue in southern Israel

Synagogue in Sdot Negev Regional Council suffers extensive damage after being struck by a rocket fired by terrorists in the Gaza Strip.

Los Angeles:

Conservative synagogue moves services due to anti-Israel protest

Prominent LA Conservative synagogue relocates Shabbat services due to planned pro-Palestinian protest.

Egypt:

We complained to the Pres., he ordered the synagogue restored

A historic synagogue creates tension between Egypt’s few remaining Jews and their government.