Synagogue
Preserving an ancient mosaic: Israeli specialists gather to conserve 1,500-year-old synagogue floor
Beit Alfa’s ancient synagogue was built during the Byzantine period, at the end of the fifth century CE, approximately 1,500 years ago. The mosaic floor was discovered in 1928.
Dutch mayor intervenes after museum cancels 300-year Jewish heritage exhibition - report
The enduring Jewish story of Bulgaria
Canadian police officer wounded while stopping gunman outside synagogue released from hospital
Assault outside synagogue, rock thrown through Judaica shop window raise Toronto Jews’ concerns
Both incidents took place in broad daylight, with no suspects having yet been identified in either case.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
