Tag: synagogue

The Newport congregation testified they had to sell the ornaments because their numbers were starting to dwindle and they could no longer afford to pay a rabbi.

Ukraine intelligence prevented a series of terror attacks against synagogues and mosques during an upcoming international soccer tournament in France.

Graziano's attorney argued that his client did not wish to harm anyone, and he plans to appeal.

Saying they were the trustees, not the owners, Judge McConnell chastised Shearith Israel for claiming ownership and removed it as Touro’s trustee.

In September 2006 shots were fired at the synagogue, and since then Police have stepped-up patrols in the area.

"It's a very scary world, and you know what? I don't think that anybody is safe anywhere."

A synagogue in central Marseille has been bought by an Islamic organization for $453,0000.

Anti-Semitism is again raising its ugly face in the Russian city of Perm, thinly veiled this time with the mask of "anti-Chabad."

The Civil Administration destroyed the newly-rebuilt synagogue before dawn. What happened to the sacred items?

A Jew in Paris decided to liven things up a little towards the end of Purim at the synagogue ...

Turkish intelligence is warning that ISIS is actively planning to target Jewish children in an "imminent" attack.

The Jewish community of Winnipeg has been working hard to help find a concrete solution for Yazidi families.

Authorities believe the structure was ignited in recent days.

Arab arsonists torched sacred texts and Torah Scrolls at a synagogue next to Karmei Tzur in Judea.

Arab terrorists have again burned sacred items belonging to the Jews of Karmei Tzur in Judea.

The body of a French Jewish lawmaker was found with stab wounds at his home in a Paris suburb.

A 16-year-old terrorist in France wields a machete outside a synagogue in Marseille. One Jew is injured.

"A swastika is not mere vandalism — it is a symbol of hatred," said the synagogue rabbi. In Brooklyn, a man punched a college student in the face because he is white and Jewish.

“The reality is that the specific challenges posed by the handicapped are all too often overlooked within our religious community and many of our synagogues and community facilities are not made amenable to the needs of this population.”

“Violent Islamism is still the biggest threat against Sweden,” said Anders Thornberg., the director general of Swedish security service.

2 dead and multiple wounded in synagogue attack.

Hundreds of people have barricaded themselves in the Givat Ze'ev synagogue. Police tell court they cannot stop violence if wrecking ball starts to work.

One of the Arab land owners lied, but it is unclear which one. Now the synagogue is threatened with destruction.

Police concluded this was a burglary and not a hate crime.

The High Court of Justice rules the government must demolish the Ayelet Hashachar synagogue in Givat Ze'ev within one week.

Palestinian Arab terrorists torched a synagogue Friday night at an outpost close to Karmei Tzur in Gush Etzion.

A community in Samaria told the Supreme Court it is working through the offices of Peres and Abbes to find a solution to prevent the planned desecration.

European leaders reaffirm their commitment to fight anti-Semitism in their countries ahead of the Jewish New Year.

The Vice President bared his heart and emotions in a packed synagogue, saying the biggest factor is if he has the "emotional energy."