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A synagogue courtyard was set on fire in Tunisia

The fire erupted in the courtyard of a synagogue in Sfax, which burned 12 palm trees and damaged windows, local media report; there are no Jews living in the city

Itamar Eichner | 02.27.24

לונדון פרו פלסטינים הפגנות בעד עזה נגד ישראל

Iran recruits British spies to target Jews and regime opponents, report says

Daily Mail discloses IRGC sought to enlist British Muslims visiting Iran and Iraq for intelligence-gathering operations, which included keeping tabs on Jewish communities and synagogues

ynet correspondents | 02.10.24

Renovated former synagogue has New York balcony

Old NY synagogue becomes multi-million dollar triplex

Building purchased by the Hungarian community in New York about a hundred years ago, used as a synagogue until mid 70's; with Jewish markings still there

Daniel Edelson, New York | 01.28.24

Rocket crashes through synagogue roof in southern Israel

Missile fired from Gaza causes significant damage to the synagogue building, which was empty due to rocket warning sirens; worshippers return to pray afternoon service outside

Matan Tzuri | 12.26.23

Judge orders 13-year-old Ohio boy who planned synagogue attack to write book report

The boy arrested in September planned a mass shooting at the synagogue, amid rise in antisemitic incidents across the US

Reuters | 12.19.23

Seattle synagogue vandalized with anti-Israel graffiti, blood smears

The epithets, including 'Stop killing,' 'Shame on Israel' and 'Cease fire forever,' appear to refer to the current Gaza war; official Seattle website hosts article by Native American journalist that justifies Hamas attack on Israel

Daniel Edelson, New York | 11.23.23

Suspect arrested in murder of Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll

Police say despite 'encouraging development,' details of investigation into fatal stabbing of communal leader will remain confidential at this time

Ynetnews | 11.09.23

How a Jerusalem synagogue preserves the soul of Italian Jewry

The Museum of Italian Jewry houses the Conegliano Veneto synagogue, brought fully to Israel; Over 300 years old, it still attracts worshippers committed to the unique Italian liturgical style; However, fewer young people choose to attend, sparking concerns for its future; ‘For the next generation; these are foreign customs’

Shmuel Munitz | 09.15.23

Eleven worshippers were killed in a shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pensylvania in 2018

US Homeland Security assures synagogues will be safe for Jewish high holidays

US government committed to protecting synagogues on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur; 'No member of any community should be worried when they go to observe their faith, and we're doing everything to make that a reality'

I24NEWS | 09.14.23

Moroccan synagogue left standing after earthquake, as Torah scrolls moved to safety

Israel’s ambassador to Morocco, David Govrin, visits the synagogues in Marrakesh to assess the damage; On Israel's humanitarian aid offer: 'Israel hopes for a positive response from Moroccan authorities to assist'

Itamar Eichner | 09.12.23

ביתם של תיתי (אסתר) ומשה חליוה עקבות רעידת האדמה במרקש

Although whole in body, some in Marrakesh Jewish community left destitute following quake

Community leader Jackie Kadosh says he hopes to repair the local Synagogue Salat Al Azama before the Jewish High Holidays while another member says the tragedy is an opportunity for Israel to help the Jews who remain in the ancient city

Gido Ran, Marrakesh, Itamar Eichner | 09.10.23

In synagogue on the High Holidays: Why is the prayer service so long, and where do you buy seats?

History shows that more and more piyutim – or liturgical poems - have been added to the High Holiday prayers; Is it more important for the cantor to be god fearing or to have a nice voice, why should the leader of the prayer service be sensitive to the worshipers around him? And how do you ensure that you have a place in the synagogue on Rosh Hashanah?

Itzchak Tessler | 09.08.23

Persecuted: Study shows marked rise in religion-based hate crimes in US

Record-breaking spike in hate crimes targeting Jews seen in in-depth study; the acts are fueled by IDF operations, white supremacy and online conspiracy theories; New York City is where most attacks recorded

Daniel Edelson, New York, Gilad Meiri | 09.04.23

Dor Hadash congregants meet at East Liberty Presbyterian Church the day after a gunman massacred 11 worshipers at the synagogue where they usually congregated, in Pittsburgh, Oct. 28, 2018

The challenge of covering the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting as a Jewish journalist

The 2018 antisemitic attack left a community grieving and hurt and while the shooter was subsequently sentenced to death, some wounds have yet to heal

Ron Kampeas/JTA | 08.16.23

Remains of medieval synagogue discovered in Poland

University of Wrocław asserts that there is a strong likelihood that the remains of a 14th-century synagogue were integrated into the walls of the subsequent city palace

Itamar Eichner | 08.14.23

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