Synagogue
Paris synagogue, several Jewish-affiliated sites vandalized on weekend, antisemitic motive unlikely
Amid reports of incidents targeting Jewish sites in France, the SPCJ urged the Jewish community to exercise caution, avoid spreading unverified claims of antisemitism, and rely on official updates.
In a London synagogue, a Jewish David stands up to the Green Party’s Goliath - opinion
Several Petah Tikva synagogues refuse to host Smotrich, cite objections to politics during services
Jerusalem opens its doors: Free Open House tours this month
Goyim Defense League flyers found at synagogue, B'nai Brith Canada call for investigation
The discovery followed a shooting at the synagogue on Yom Kippur, when a gunman opened fire on a police officer stationed outside as worshippers gathered.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill to create safe spaces around synagogues
“Every Californian should be able to walk into a synagogue, church, mosque, or other house of worship without fear,” Newsom said in a statement.
In Memoriam: Mourning the death of Sunkist Fruit Gems - opinion
For years, Sunkist Fruit Gems have been the candy thrown at b’nai mitzvah celebrations across American synagogues. Now that the candy is discontinued, communities are searching for replacements.
Ontario Jewish community saddened, but not shocked, by synagogue shooting
“We knew this was going to happen,” Warren, a member of Sons of Jacob and a resident of Belleville. told JTA. “We’ve been saying as Jews that we’re very concerned with the rise of antisemitism."
Three minors arrested under suspicion of repeated vandalism against Jerusalem Reform synagogue
Police said all three suspects are Jerusalem residents and that the investigation is ongoing. Investigators were expected to ask a court later Wednesday to extend their detention.
UK police thwart suspected terror plot targeting Manchester Jewish community ahead of High Holy Day
Jewish security organization Community Security Trust called the news "utterly chilling, coming so close to the anniversary of the terrorist attack at Heaton Park Synagogue last year."
Jerusalem egalitarian synagogue vandalized again on Yom Kippur, pride flag stolen
The vandals broke into the synagogue sometime between the end of Kol Nidre on Sunday night and the beginning of services Monday morning and removed a Pride flag that was hanging in the sanctuary.
Who decided to station police at Sons of Jacob on Yom Kippur? - comment
Const. Jeff Smith's presence is the main reason 25 people walked out of Kol Nidre unharmed. Ottawa and Queen's Park still write their security programs as though they were a temporary embarrassment.
Most Israeli Jews fast on Yom Kippur, while over half take part in prayer services, survey finds
Only a small number of those reported to be fasting partially or not at all are older people, according to the survey data, suggesting that the reasons are more linked to health or principle.
An American perspective: Why Yom Kippur still brings Jews together, even without belief - opinion
We are made viscerally aware of the value of time, of a moment, of a day. And so it is with Yom Kippur, the Day.
