Tag: synagogues
Bomb Threats at Dozen-Plus New York Synagogues
The New York City Police Department is investigating the apparent hoaxes.
Kesher Israel Synagogue’s Rabbi in DC Robbed at Night
It took place at the 2800 block of O Street in the northwest part of the nation’s capital near the 110-year-old congregation.
DC’s Historic Sixth & I Synagogue Vandalized with Graffiti
Swastikas were written in red ink on a staircase, and the word “JEW” was etched onto a door.
‘Holy Trash’ Exhibition Turns Lost Synagogue Books into Stone [video]
My Genizah is a hard-edge, personal commentary on the making of the Jewish archive from the documents of the Genizah.
FBI Arrests Gang that Plotted to Attack Synagogues and Black Churches
Two white men from Virginia ordered rifles and guns from undercover agents.
Britain’s Chief Rabbi Calls for Ban on Women Reading from Torah
British Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis has called on Orthodox synagogues to ban “partnership” minyan services, where women can lead prayers and read from the...
Did Your Shul Pocket $660,000 from Maftir Yona?
“Auctioning” off the honor of being called to the Torah and for the privilege of reading the “Haftorah,” or “Maftir” section of the Prophets,...
White House Briefs Reform and Conservative Rabbis on Syria
Nearly 700 rabbis and other Jewish communal officials were briefed by a top White House aide on President Obama’s Syria plans.
The call Tuesday with...
Remembering a Community’s Selfless Response to Hurricane Sandy
In a short span of time our shul raised and distributed thousands of dollars for relief organizations.
Rabbinical Council of America Issues Guidelines on Sexual Abuse
Orthodox Jewish institutions have been stunned by charges and evidence of sexual abuse, particular concerning children. The organization of Orthodox rabbis – RCA – has issued guidelines to prevent abuse.