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‘Swatting,’ False Bomb Threats Reach New York City Synagogues

"Similar threats have been occurring recently around the country and have all been deemed false reports. NYPD is investigating."

Bomb Threats at Dozen-Plus New York Synagogues

The New York City Police Department is investigating the apparent hoaxes.

De Blasio: Synagogues That Defy COVID-19 Restrictions Will Close Permanently If Necessary

"Take this seriously. You’ve been warned, you need to stop services, help people practice their faith in different ways.”

Kesher Israel Synagogue’s Rabbi in DC Robbed at Night

It took place at the 2800 block of O Street in the northwest part of the nation’s capital near the 110-year-old congregation.

Jewish American Leaders Rise to Coronavirus Challenge

"This is a weighty and unprecedented short-term decision to protect life and allow us to continue our regular routines in the long run.”

‘Hey, Jew Boy!’ – Brooklyn Teen Threatened by Anti-Semites Armed with Knife

The area has two synagogues within a block of the site where the incident occurred.

DC’s Historic Sixth & I Synagogue Vandalized with Graffiti

Swastikas were written in red ink on a staircase, and the word “JEW” was etched onto a door.

‘Holy Trash’ Exhibition Turns Lost Synagogue Books into Stone [video]

My Genizah is a hard-edge, personal commentary on the making of the Jewish archive from the documents of the Genizah.

FBI Arrests Gang that Plotted to Attack Synagogues and Black Churches

Two white men from Virginia ordered rifles and guns from undercover agents.

NYPD Increases Patrols Around Brooklyn Synagogues, Jewish Sites

Brooklyn synagogues raise security after a suspicious incident on Sabbath in the Midwood section.

Britain’s Chief Rabbi Calls for Ban on Women Reading from Torah

British Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis has called on Orthodox synagogues to ban “partnership” minyan services, where women can lead prayers and read from the...

Did Your Shul Pocket $660,000 from Maftir Yona?

“Auctioning” off the honor of being called to the Torah and for the privilege of reading the “Haftorah,” or “Maftir” section of the Prophets,...

White House Briefs Reform and Conservative Rabbis on Syria

Nearly 700 rabbis and other Jewish communal officials were briefed by a top White House aide on President Obama’s Syria plans. The call Tuesday with...

Remembering a Community’s Selfless Response to Hurricane Sandy

In a short span of time our shul raised and distributed thousands of dollars for relief organizations.

Rabbinical Council of America Issues Guidelines on Sexual Abuse

Orthodox Jewish institutions have been stunned by charges and evidence of sexual abuse, particular concerning children. The organization of Orthodox rabbis – RCA – has issued guidelines to prevent abuse.

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