Synagogue

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.

A Jewish man blows a shofar at the Western Wall in Jerusalem’s Old City during the final Selichot prayers ahead of Yom Kippur, September 19, 2026.
People form a circle and walk on the empty streets in Tel Aviv, on the eve of Yom Kippur, September 24, 2023

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The rededication of Budapest's century-old Rákospalota synagogue.

Budapest Jewish community reopens, rededicates 100-year-old historic Rákospalota synagogue

A damaged window at Kol HaNeshamah synagogue in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem Reform synagogue egged on Rosh Hashanah in second attack in a month


Vaughan congregant punched by man who attempted to force way into synagogue

According to the police and the synagogue, the victim did not suffer serious injuries. The man had attempted to maneuver past synagogue security but was unsuccessful.

An officer of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) looks on during the Canada Day Celebrations in the Old Port in Montreal, Quebec, on July 1, 2025.

Teens in two states arrested over threat that shuttered Houston synagogue

Angelina Han Hicks, 18, of Lexington, North Carolina, and an unnamed 16-year-old boy, of Houston, Texas, were arrested in relation to a planned attack against Congregation Beth Israel.

Angelina Han Hicks, 18, was arrested following a planned attack on a Houston synagogue, April 23, 2026.

North Carolina woman arrested for plotting 'mass casualty event' at Houston synagogue

The Houston congregation had shut down, alongside a Jewish day school, following undisclosed threats.

Angelina Han Hicks, 18, was arrested following a planned attack on a Houston synagogue, April 23, 2026.

Houston synagogue and Jewish day school close due to unspecified threats

The threats were aimed at reform synagogue Congregation Beth Israel and the Shlenker School in Houston, Texas.

The Shlenker School's website announced the school had closed for the day.

Alleged Iranian front group calls on Americans to kill Trump, claims it could have killed Ivanka

The group also called on Americans, particularly those in the US security apparatus and alleged victims of financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, to kill Trump.

US President Donald Trump walks toward reporters before answering questions prior to boarding Air Force One on April 10, 2026 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. President Trump is traveling to Charlottesville, Virginia.

Steeped in history, Pensacola Jews celebrate the 150th anniversary of Florida’s oldest synagogue

In 1876, when Pensacola’s Temple Beth El was founded, Florida had 200,000 inhabitants, just 2,000 of them Jews.

Interior of Pensacola’s Temple Beth El, founded in 1876 as Florida’s oldest synagogue.

Soaking in Budapest: Thermal tradition, Jewish legacy, and a city reborn after dark

Long before domes, synagogues, and ruin bars, there were springs. Budapest sits on more than 120 natural thermal sources. Romans channeled them. Later rulers built over them.

THE HUNGARIAN par­lia­ment build­ing as seen across the Danube from Bud­apest Castle.

British police arrest two over attempted arson attack on north London synagogue

A 17-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man were taken into custody overnight in connection with the incident, which occurred early on Sunday morning, the police said.

Metropolitan Police officers stand on duty at Wembley Stadium in London on August 15, 2024.

Police investigating Iran links as North London synagogue hit in latest arson attack

A pro-Iranian government group, which says it is also behind a spate of attacks across Europe on US, Israeli and Jewish targets, has said it was responsible.

The Kenton United synagogue in North London.

Synagogue targeted in first such arson attack in modern N. Macedonian history

Alleged surveillance footage depicted two men climbing a fence before dousing a building with an accelerant. Police identified a fuel canister at the scene and evidence of fire damage.

Synagogue targeted in first such arson attack in modern N. Macedonian history, April 12, 2026.