Synagogue Attack

FBI:

Michigan attacker 'wanted to kill as many Jews as possible'

FBI classifies the truck-ramming attack on a West Bloomfield, Michigan synagogue as a Hezbollah-inspired act of terrorism.

Netherlands probes Iranian involvement in Rotterdam attack

The Netherlands is investigating Iran's possible involvement in the attack on a Rotterdam synagogue this past Friday.

Report:

Michigan synagogue attacker’s ex-wife told police he was suicidal

A 911 call reportedly revealed the ex-wife of a man who rammed a Michigan synagogue had warned police he was suicidal hours before the attack.

Following synagogue attack

150 mayors rally behind Jewish community

Nearly 150 US and Canadian mayors condemned the attack on Temple Israel in Michigan and pledged to confront antisemitism.

IDF reveals:

Brother of Michigan terrorist was Hezbollah commander

According to the IDF, Ayman Ghazali's brother, Ibrahim, was responsible for managing weapons operations within a specialized branch of the Badr Unit and was eliminated in an IAF strike.

Following Michigan attack

WJC President warns of growing antisemitic terror threat

World Jewish Congress President Ronald Lauder condemns attack on Temple Israel in Michigan, calling it part of a larger wave of antisemitic and terror-related acts targeting Western values.

Report:

Michigan attack carried out by Lebanese man seeking revenge

LBCI reports that Ayman Ghazali, a Lebanese man, carried out the attack at Temple Israel in Michigan, seeking revenge for the deaths of his brothers in an IDF strike.

Michigan synagogue attack

'Slander of Jewish people has deadly consequences'

Jewish organizations and leaders condemn rise of antisemitic rhetoric following the attack on a synagogue and preschool in Michigan.

Ramming, shooting attack at Michigan synagogue

Witnesses hear gunshots after vehicle crashes into synagogue in what authorities say is a deliberate attack.

Hate-motivated attack

Toronto synagogue vandalized for 10th time

Toronto’s Kehillat Shaarei Torah vandalized for the tenth time since April of 2024. Police are investigating a hate-motivated attack.

Rabbi and family miraculously survive drone strike in Ukraine

The city's rabbi, Yosef Yitzchak Wolff, went out to affix a mezuzah on the front door minutes before a missile destroyed the prayer hall and his office.

Arizona synagogue badly damaged in arson attack

Kahal Hasidim Jewish Community Center in Casa Grande, Arizona suffers severe damage after being engulfed in fire set overnight last week. Suspect in custody as rabbi vows to rebuild.

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.

Man spotted with gun outside Minnesota synagogue is arrested

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

Suspect in attack on French synagogue arrested

Police apprehend suspect believed to be behind attempted arson attack on the Beth Yaacov synagogue in La Grande-Motte in southern France.

Victim of LA synagogue attack says mayor refused to meet him

Man who was beaten during a violent antisemitic protest outside a Los Angeles synagogue says he was barred from press conference held by LA Mayor Bass to prevent him from making her look bad.

Berlin synagogue firebombed as antisemitic incidents rise

German Chancellor condemns Molotov Cocktail attack on synagogue, says 'we'll never accept attacks on Jewish institutions.'

Alarming study

Online incitement correlated with physical attacks on synagogues

'Important steps must be taken by both policymakers and social media platforms to enhance the safety of the Jewish community,' CAM CEO says.

Interview: Yossi Barda

Singer Yossi Barda: A very difficult day, everyone's in mourning

Yossi Barda appeared at the El Ghriba Synagogue shortly before the attack and knew the victims. "It's hard to digest this bad thing."

Tunisia Synagogue Shooting:

'The police shielded Jews with their bodies'

Two Jews, identified as cousins, killed along with security guard at Lag Ba'Omer celebration in Djerba synagogue.

Shots fired at rabbi’s house in Essen, Germany

Shots from a pistol target house of rabbi close to famed Old Synagogue of Essen.

Pittsburgh synagogue attack:

Four years on, security at Jewish institutions improves

In response to the deadly synagogue attack, Jewish Federations of North America raise millions of dollars to make Jewish institutions safer.

German politicians commemorate attack on Halle synagogue

Three years after gunman tried to storm synagogue on Yom Kippur, Chancellor Olaf Scholz reaffirms commitment to fight right-wing extremism

Jan. 6-related filing reveals Marine plotted synagogue attack

A filing in a case from the Jan. 6, 2021 protests reveals that a Marine served 19 months for a plot to shoot up a synagogue.

Germany:

Neo-Nazis gather at synagogue on anniversary of arson attack

Men with Nazi banners gather outside German synagogue on the anniversary of its attempted torching by a Turkish citizen.

Biden: On Shabbat morning, gunman stole lives of souls in prayer

Statement by President Joe Biden Three Years After the Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting

Poway synagogue shooter gets life in prison

22-year-old John T. Earnest gets life in prison with no possibility of parole for 2019 synagogue attack.

Car ramming attack attempted at LA synagogue Sukkot concert

Man purposely drives car down alley directly into congregants who miraculously are able to jump out of the way, with no serious injuries.

4 arrested in plot to attack German synagogue on Yom Kippur

Alleged Islamist plot to attack synagogue in Hagen on holiest day of the Jewish calendar foiled.

France to try Canadian academic for deadly 1980 synagogue attack

Lebanon-born Canadian academic to be tried in France for 1980 Paris synagogue bombing attack.

Suspect arrested in vandalism against Riverdale synagogues

Man arrested after 4 synagogues repeatedly targeted with rock-throwing, vandalism

Watch: Germans march in memory of victims of right-wing attack

Thousands took to the streets of Berlin to mark last year's double shooting which left 9 dead and targeted a local synagogue.

Families of Pittsburgh shooting victims to get $3 million

3 congregations housed at Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life synagogue will distribute more than $5.4 million donated in aftermath of deadly shooting

Pittsburgh Jewish fed provides emergency kits for Jewish schools

More than a year after attack at Pittsburgh synagogue, Jewish day schools in western Pennsylvania to be equipped with emergency equipment.

Police response to German synagogue attack under investigation

Surveillance video of Yom Kippur attack in Halle raises questions about police response and readiness.

2 gunmen thwarted in robbery attempt inside Baltimore synagogue

Gunmen forced to flee after intended victim fights back.

The invisible Jews of Europe

'Cowardly attack'

Shocking images of Beverly Hills synagogue vandalism

Man breaks into, ransacks Nessah Synagogue in Beverly Hills Saturday morning, in what the city's mayor is calling a 'cowardly attack'

Man pleads not guilty in plot to blow up Colorado synagogue

White supremacist arrested for plot to blow up Pueblo, Colorado synagogue pleads not guilty to hate crimes charges.

Plot to bomb Colorado synagogue

FBI arrest white supremacist who gathered explosives, planned to bomb and poison Temple Emanuel in Pueblo.

‘Pause for Pittsburgh’ to mark one year since synagogue attack

People across the US to join together later this month to mark anniversary of attack which killed 11 worshipers at Tree of Life synagogue.

Herzog to Merkel: Protect Jewish institutions

Jewish Agency chairman writes to German chancellor following shooting attack at synagogue on Yom Kippur.

Danon: International community must declare war on anti-Semitism

Israeli ambassador to the UN calls on body to condemn attack on German synagogue on Yom Kippur.

Video captured shooting outside German synagogue

Terrifying moment a man opens fire in the street after two people were killed by "several culprits" in attack outside German synagogue.

Berlin: Man who entered synagogue with knife released

Police release Syrian man who broke into Berlin synagogue with knife and yelled 'Allahu Ahkbar!'

Poway synagogue gunman pleads not guilty to murder

20-year-old John Earnest pleads not guilty to murder and attempted murder charges for shooting at Chabad synagogue in Poway, California.

The summer of Jew hatred is a clarion call to arm ourselves

Florida man jailed for threatening to shoot up Chabad synagogue

25-year-old Floridian arrested by FBI and charged over threats to Chabad synagogue.

Man who threatened synagogue shooting freed on $125,000 bail

California man who threatened in an online chatroom to kill Jews and commit a mass shooting at a synagogue released on bail.

Rabbi continued sermon after being shot

Chabad rabbi of congregation where gunman killed one consoled congregants even after being wounded by gunfire.

EU Rabbis: US should increase gun control

President of Conference of European Rabbis suggests US follow New Zealand's lead after San Diego synagogue shooting, ban automatic weapons.

Suspected San Diego synagogue shooter identified

Police say suspect in custody following fatal attack on San Diego-area synagogue. Suspected gunman also wanted in mosque arson.

Bennett: Injured rabbi 'sought to defend his congregants'

Israel's Diaspora Affairs Minister praises Chabad of Poway rabbi, thanks local police, first responders.

Chabad synagogue vandalized in Brooklyn

Vandals smash plate glass window of Chabad synagogue in New York City during Sabbath.

Steelers donate $70,000 to victims of Pittsburgh shooting

Pittsburgh Steelers US football team donates $70,000 to help Jewish community, families affected by shooting at Tree of Life synagogue.

Ohio man arrested for plotting to attack synagoue

Suspect sought to copy Pittsburgh synagogue shooting that left 11 dead.

Vandals hit Brooklyn synagogue during prayers

Metal pole smashes through synagogue window during prayer service, following string of attacks on Jewish institutions.

Synagogue shooter hid his anti-Semitic fanaticism, neighbors say

Despite openly expressing his hateful views online, neighbors say Pittsburgh synagogue gunman was quiet, 'forgettable' in person.

5 arrested following firebomb attack on Tunisian synagogue

Five men ranging in age from 19 to 21 arrested days after synagogue on island of Djerba firebombed.

Would-be synagogue terrorist wants plea deal

Florida man negotiates plea deal in plot to bomb Miami-area synagogue.