Halle

Three years after the synagogue attack in Halle, Germany mourns

Officials held events Sunday in commemoration of the gruesome Yom Kippur massacre.

An onlooker examines the bullet marks that were still visible on the door to the synagogue in Halle, Germany, July 20, 2020.
The damaged door of a synagogue is seen in Halle, Germany October 10, 2019, after two people were killed in a shooting

German Jews raise $40,000 for Halle kebab shop targeted in deadly attack

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban

Israeli Ambassador to Hungary praises Viktor Orban's government

Flowers and candles are seen outside the synagogue in Halle, Germany October 10, 2019, after two people were killed in a shooting

German court sentences Halle synagogue gunman to life in prison


Halle Yom Kippur attack victims identified

40-year-old Jana Lange and 20-year-old Kevin S. were identified as the victims. Kevin's mother said the attacker murdered him in cold blood as Kevin was begging for his life.

A view of the synagogue in Halle, Germany October 10, 2019, after two people were killed in a shooting

The Halle shooter left synagogue congregants unharmed - why?

The damaged door of a synagogue is seen in Halle, Germany October 10, 2019, after two people were killed in a shooting

Isaac Herzog calls for increased security for Sukkot in Europe

"The recent terrorist aggression on the Halle synagogue... should sound the alarm loud and clear throughout Europe,” Isaac Herzog said.

Jewish Agency Chairman Isaac Herzog calls for unity and pluralism in first US visit

Israeli journalist in Germany: I wasn’t surprised by the Halle shooting

"For us Jews who live in Germany, 'shock' is last reaction that comes to mind following this heinous attack," Dana Revev.

Flowers and candles are seen outside the synagogue in Halle, Germany October 10, 2019, after two people were killed in a shooting

European Jewish students hold vigil for Halle in Brussels

“We were also moved by the show of strength and solidarity throughout Germany and would like to bring this spirit of unity to Brussels, to say no to hate and fear together, in the heart of the EU"

People lay flowers outside the synagogue in Halle, Germany October 10, 2019, after two people were killed in a shooting.

Halle shooting survivor: "It's a miracle we're alive"

A gunman, identified by German authorities as Stephan Balliet, was trying to break into the building with the intent of carrying out a massacre.

People place candles at central market square in Halle, Germany October 10, 2019, after two people were killed in a shooting