Synagogue
Political standoff causing DHS shutdown delays security grants for synagogues
The grant program has become a cornerstone of security planning for Jewish institutions across the United States, especially in the wake of sometimes deadly attacks.
Man detained at Trondheim synagogue in Norway after security incident, police say
Explosion damages synagogue in Liege, no injuries reported
Toronto’s synagogue attacks show how anti-Israel campaigning can quickly become violent - analysis
From DC to Jerusalem: Larry Liss’s journey as a chef and culinary artist
A southern-born chef brings creativity and flavor to Jerusalem through home-cooked meals and culinary adventures.
Arson at Jackson synagogue jolts Institute of Southern Jewish Life, but its mission persists
The arson attack struck an institution that, since its founding, has linked far-flung congregations across the South and imbued generations of Jewish leaders with appreciation for Jewish life.
At this Dallas synagogue, Purim comes with fog machines, zip lines and Broadway flair
Rabbi Adam Roffman has transformed the traditional Purim spiel at Dallas’s Shearith Israel into a high-octane theatrical event, blending his Broadway background with spiritual community building.
A defunct synagogue, reminder of a once-proud community, collapses in Pennsylvania’s coal region
Mahanoy City’s first Jewish congregation dates back to 1888, having laid the cornerstone for the former Beth Israel Synagogue in 1923.
A manicure, a memorial and the music of David - opinion
After two years of yellow hostage ribbons on her nails, the author removes them and finds meaning in orange, memory, and music.
Canvas for a cause: Art, music, and tzedakah in Jerusalem
Canvas for a Cause, an art auction benefiting the synagogue’s charitable fund, Keren Tzedakah, drew community members, art lovers, and supporters of social justice.
How a machzor survived over six centuries and Nazi attacks to make it to Israel
The first volume of the machzor was completed in1272 in Wurzburg, Germany. Today, it is displayed in the National Library in Jerusalem.
Love at 88, 96: Rosh Hashanah romance that began at shul
A Rosh Hashanah moment in shul sparked a late-life romance in Jerusalem’s French Hill.
Looking back at George Washington’s 1790 letter, the root of American religious freedom
George Washington to the Jews of Newport, Rhode Island, and the presentation of him by artist Arthur Szyk.
US synagogues face a terrible choice: Collaborate with ICE or risk our own safety - opinion
Synagogues must decide whether to comply with ICE's terms tied to DHS security grants or uphold their values by refusing to cooperate with enforcement actions.
