Synagogue

Teen slashed in Brooklyn synagogue by 'emotionally disturbed' fellow congregant, NYPD says

The 22-year-old suspect, Krybus Shimon, is a fellow congregant of Yeshiva Gevoah Toldos, an Orthodox synagogue in Borough Park, the New York Police Department said.

A New York City Police Department (NYPD) vehicle is seen outside the Israeli Consulate building in Manhattan, New York City, US, May 22, 2025
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria Starmer visit the site of the Manchester synagogue attack, where multiple people were killed on Yom Kippur in what police have declared a terrorist incident, in north Manchester, Britain, October 3, 2025.

UK police step up security measures amid antisemitism concerns before Jewish holidays

Illustration image of handcuffs on the hands of an arrested man, in Jerusalem, May 21, 2025.

Police arrest suspect in connection to pair of Monticello synagogue break-ins

President of the Conference of European Rabbis (CER) Chief Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt delivers a speech after he and the Jewish people in Europe received the International Charlemagne Prize (Karlspreis) 2024, in Aachen, Germany, May 9, 2024.

Conference of European Rabbis launch seven-point manifesto to combat antisemitism in the EU


Manchester synagogue community gathers to commemorate anniversary of deadly Yom Kippur attack

The assault claimed the lives of Melvin Cravitz, who was fatally stabbed, and Adrian Daulby, who was shot while armed police responded.

Members of the community gather for a vigil and one miniute silence at Heaton Park Hebrew Synagogue on October 09, 2025 in Manchester, England.

Israel must repair its ties with world Jewry by repairing itself - opinion

Anyone who cares about the future of relations between Israel and world Jewry must know that repairing those ties starts in large part with real repair at home here in Israel.

Michal Slawny Cababia is seen speaking at an event for young American Jewish community leaders and activists.

Prague’s spires whisper Maharal’s hidden history

Europe’s safe sanctuary lets visitors explore timeless history that waits behind Josefov’s heavy doors.

THE COLORFUL and beautiful Jerusalem Synagogue.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul promises to increase holiday security at synagogues, Jewish sites

About two weeks ago, a man broke into Shabbat services at the Central Synagogue, attacked a worshiper and a security guard, and caused property damage. He was later charged with hate crimes.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul listens as New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks during the annual New York State Financial Control Board meeting on August 12, 2026 in New York City.

'I stand with you': NYPD head Jessica Tisch speaks at NYC synagogue a week after antisemitic attack

The commissioner said the NYPD has been tracking attacks targeting Jewish victims across the globe ever since Hamas and terrorist groups attacked Israel on October 7, 2023.

Jessica Tisch speaks after being sworn in as the next Commissioner of the New York Police Department (NYPD)

Iraqi national charged in connection with Yom Kippur Manchester synagogue attack

UK counterterrorism police charged an Iraqi national with failing to disclose information related to the 2025 Yom Kippur terrorist attack at Manchester’s Heaton Park Synagogue.

Armed police officers talk with members of the community near Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue in Crumpsall, north Manchester, on October 2, 2025, following an incident at the synagogue.

Netanyahu denies request that annual Elul prayer be held in Gaza Strip, Minister Strock says

"We will not forget and cannot forget that Gaza is ours," Strock said at a prayer event near the Gaza border attended by prominent Gush Katif rabbis and members of the security cabinet.

National Missions Minister Orit Strock seen at a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, February 17, 2025

'This shall not stand': Jewish, interfaith leaders protest antisemitism at rally

Speakers included Jewish leaders and activists, with the rally focused on demanding greater security, confronting rising antisemitism, and demonstrating that Jews and our allies will stand together. 

New York Police Department officers stand guard at Central Synagogue in New York, US, December 11, 2019.

Jewish watchdog urges NYPD to increase officers in hot spots after synagogue attack

In the incident on Friday night, Montes yelled during the service, disrupting it, and then struck a 63-year-old congregant and headbutted a member of security personnel who was escorting him out.

Central Synagogue in Manhattan.

Canadian man charged after targeted vandalism of Saskatchewan synagogue

A 31 year old Saskatchewan man was charged after eggs were thrown at a Saskatoon synagogue and associated vehicles during Shabbat services, police said.

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