Synagogue
For restoration of Vienna’s historic synagogue: Gottfried Helnwein to auction painting
Artist Gottfried Helnwein donated the painting to IKG.Kultur, the cultural arm of Vienna’s Jewish community, to raise funds for the restoration of the historic Vienna City Temple.
Cleveland-area Jews are about to lose an iconic mid-century synagogue building - opinion
New York State passes buffer zone legislation protecting synagogues from harassment
Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast at 10: Moral Courage of Christians Needed as Jews Face Danger
What is Ashab al-Yamin? New Shi’ite terror group claims synagogue attacks across Europe - exclusive
The group seemingly did not exist before this week and, unusually, does not have its own Telegram or social media channels. Usually, such groups create channels straight away.
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
The arrested suspect is a man in his 20s who will remain under police custody and will be questioned during the evening.
Explosion damages synagogue in Liege, no injuries reported
Liege's mayor, Willy Demeyer, called the incident an "extremely violent act of antisemitism" in comments made to French-language public broadcaster RTBF.
Toronto’s synagogue attacks show how anti-Israel campaigning can quickly become violent - analysis
In December 2025, Davide Mastracci created a new project detailing seven institutions IDF soldiers attended, including two synagogues, both of which were attacked soon after.
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.
