News for Synagogues Europe: Synagogues sold for next to nothingIn Eastern Europe, historic synagogues are sold for the price of a used car. Roof collapses on dilapidated 18th-century former synagogue in UkraineLarge parts of historic synagogue in Brody, Ukraine, collapse. 'If no changes take place, we'll lose a unique monument,' Jewish group says. Synagogue organization: 'Don't forget the children'World Synagogue Organization calls for continued outdoor prayers, suggests giving under-16s key roles in leading outdoor prayer sessions. NJ teen confesses to spearheading plot to vandalize Midwestern synagoguesNeo-Nazi group 'The Base' was run by 19-year-old New Jersey man, who plotted attacks on at least 2 synagogues in Midwest. Rabbi Shmuel Slotky: 'Don't enter the synagogue if you're not vaccinated''Prayers of someone who enters synagogue without meeting criteria are completely worthless,' head of synagogue association says. Rabbi Yaroslavsky: 'Those who encourage others not to get vaccinated cause bloodshed'Rabbi Yaroslavsky, one of the leading Chabad rabbis in Israel, says those not vaccinated against coronavirus may not attend synagogue. MK Pindrus: 'We won't allow lifting restrictions without opening synagogues'MK Yitzhak Pindrus says coronavirus restrictions are still necessary, but synagogues should reopen the way cultural centers are reopening. World Synagogue Organization: 'Open synagogues with Green Passport plan'Ahead of the Purim holiday, World Synagogue Organization calls on Israeli government to reopen synagogues, ensure public health. Marc Chagall's synagogue up for sale by Vitebsk, Belarus, municipalityIn Belarus, Marc Chagall’s synagogue is for sale to anyone willing to restore it. Montreal police close down synagoguesPolice claim too many worshippers were present in the building; the community says they complied with guidelines. 2 synagogues vandalized in central IsraelVandals desecrate Torah scrolls after breaking into synagogues in Petah Tikva. 'This cannot be tolerated.' Watch: Vandal strikes 4 Brooklyn synagogues in 1 hourGraffiti vandal defaces 4 synagogues, breaking into one of them, in Shabbat hate-spree. Belgian court to rule on opening of synagoguesCourt said earlier that the closure of places of worship was disproportionate and ordered the government to submit response by Sunday. UK Federation of Synagogues asks gov't to keep synagogues openThe UK is about to enter a second national lockdown, lasting a month.Cabinet to approve opening of synagoguesCoronavirus Czar will not oppose cabinet move to allow reopening of synagogues for up to 10 worshippers. 'We will consider closing synagogues on Yom Kippur and banning demonstrations'Deputy Health Minister Yoav Kisch says possibility of closing synagogues on Yom Kippur if the pandemic continues to rage is considered. World Synagogue Organization: 'Better to pray outside during High Holidays''Infection rates are at their highest, spending lengthy amounts of time in synagogues may present a risk,' organization says. Halle Jewish community moves services from synagogue to larger venueNearly a year after attempted Yom Kippur attack, pandemic forces Halle Jews out of synagogue for High Holidays.New plan allowing holiday prayers to take place in synagogues approvedCoronavirus Cabinet approves plan for prayers during High Holidays, allowing synagogues to open with 'capsules.'Will the coronavirus guidelines for synagogues be changed?Details of plan for operating synagogues, 'traffic light' plan, to be ironed out at special meeting. Pennsylvania synagogue vandalized with swastika graffitiPolice in Harrisburg are investigating vandalism with swastikas on the Kesher Israel Synagogue in Harrisburg. Subscribe to W Beirut's only synagogue still standing after blastBeirut synagogue appears to suffer only minor damage from deadly blast. Uzbekistan: Demolition of community synagogue preventedConstruction firm withdraws lawsuit to evict synagogue in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Rabbi David Lau: Find a solution to allow prayer in synagoguesChief Rabbi Lau participates in Zoom meeting focused on coronavirus restrictions in synagogues, emphasizes most comply with guidelines.Uzbekistan Jews fight to save 124-year-old synagogue from demolitionJews in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, fight to save synagogue from being demolished in favor of luxury apartment complex. More worshipers allowed in synagogues as Tisha B'Av approachesHaredi party heads meet with Health Minister to discuss operating yeshivot in coming year, opposition to restricting synagogues. Litzman: Conditions for synagogues should be the same as for hotel dining roomsHousing and Construction Minister demands that conditions for opening synagogues should be the same as the plan for dining rooms in hotels. Turning synagogues into mausoleums makes no senseIs the policy for shuls a good one? Is taking up a bazooka to kill a cockroach a good plan? In public health you must use common senseHealth Ministry, NSC call for total closure of synagogues, gymsGovernment to hold emergency meeting to deliberate on calls for total closure of synagogues and gyms, limits on beaches, parks. The new head of a synagogue security agency wants to start training Jews in college'The golden age is over, it's time to protect ourselves,' security organization head Evan Bernstein says. Ontario will allow synagogues to reopenMunicipalities in Toronto, Ontario, to allow places of worship to reopen at 30% capacity. Religious services to resume in New York stateGovernor Cuomo says religious services may resume on Thursday if limited to 10 or fewer participants. Guidelines for reopening of synagoguesWorshippers should bring prayer books from home, all synagogues must have hand sanitizers at entrances. Synagogues to reopen with 50 worshipers at a timePrime Minister Netanyahu approves outline for the opening of synagogues. Worshipers must wear a mask and keep a distance of two meters. Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky: 'Our sins caused us to be chased from our synagogues'Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky, prominent haredi rabbi, explains why he thinks synagogues and study halls shut, calls for stricter standards. American Orthodox rabbis increasingly split over safety of communal prayerCoronavirus lockdowns have split Orthodox Jewish leaders in the US over whether to operate synagogues and public prayer groups. Dr. Anthony Fauci: Synagogues could reopen for High Holy DaysDir. of National Inst. of Infectious Diseases says US synagogues may be able to be open in the fall, but only if certain conditions are met. Atlanta synagogue walks back reopening announcementSynagogue says it will remain closed, hours after announcing planned reopening. 'Chabad in Georgia taking extra precautionary measures.' Argentina rabbis shutter synagogues to prevent coronavirus spreadSynagogues in Argentina completely close due to nationwide coronavirus lockdown. City of Bat Yam closes synagoguesThis is the first time that a major city has made a sweeping decision to close synagogues for a lengthy time period. Chicago Jews train to defend synagogues responsiblyCCL Shul Members aims to train Jewish carry license holders to bear arms responsibly, praying they will not be needed. Secure Community Network report: Armed police officers better than armed congregantsSynagogues should not arm ordinary congregants, Jewish security agency says. Alexandria's restored synagogue heralds new chapter for Egypt's JewsEgypt completes restoration of ancient Alexandria synagogue, allowing it to reopen. Bar-Ilan U Jewish Art Dept features exhibit on Indian synagoguesIndia's standing synagogues date from the 16th century to modern times, and were established by 5 distinct Indian Jewish communities. Site playing synagogue matchmaker tops 1,100 synagoguesOver 1,100 synagogues offer young Jewish people free High Holidays seats. US group launches 'Synagogue Security Initiative'Americans Against Antisemitism offers free security training for US synagogues ahead of the High Holidays. Visitors to be allowed access to Jewish hospitals, synagoguesDozens of synagogues usually closed for security reasons to open to public on 20th European Days of Jewish Culture. Century-old synagogue to be turned into college student housing108-year-old synagogue is becoming apartments for Syracuse University students 'Archaeologists burst into tears''Globally significant' discovery sheds light on Jewish life in Lithuania before Holocaust. Be'er Sheva: Suspects charged for stealing from synagoguesIndictments filed against two suspects charged with stealing from synagogues, private home. Senators seek additional funds to synagogues for securityTwo senators introduce bipartisan legislation to give funds to synagogues to help provide additional security against potential attacks. Spending bill includes funds for synagogue securityNew bill signed by President Trump provides federal funding for nonprofits to improve security. Jewish groups offer aid to victims of Boston-area gas explosionsGroups offer help to synagogues affected by Boston-area gas explosions. White powder sent to Connecticut synagogueFBI takes over investigation after unknown person sends letter with white powder to Middletown synagogue. Mayor: No danger to community. New Samaria synagogue is a 'dream come true' for Dutch JewsReplica of Dutch synagogue destroyed in WWII opens near Jerusalem. 'They'd never do this to a church or mosque'Synagogues belonging to communities destroyed in the Holocaust are now being used as entertainment venues.What are Europe's synagogues currently being used as?New map shows locations of thousands of synagogues - as well as the current, and surprising, use of those buildings. |
