Heichal Shlomo synagogue fire likely arson, Police say.
By ABE SELIGburntsynagouge311(photo credit: Ariel Jerozolimski/The Jerusalem Post)
A fire in the Heichal Shlomo synagogue on Panim Meirot Street in the capital’s Romema neighborhood was likely the result of arson, police said on Sunday, although a motive or other background to the apparent crime had yet to be identified.The blaze, which started inside the synagogue on Saturday night asrevelers nearby burned bonfires in honor of Lag B’omer, damaged the arkand its curtains before passersby were able to douse the flames.Bothpolice and synagogue members from the mostly-haredi area told TheJerusalem Post they had no idea who started the fire or why.
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