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Toronto police investigate arson of signs, one in front of synagogue

Toronto Police Service investigates suspected hate-motivated arsons targeting signs, including one at a synagogue, sparking outrage and calls for action against antisemitism.

Bottle with flammable liquids thrown at Warsaw synagogue, Polish police reports

An unidentified individual threw a bottle with flammable liquids at a synagogue in Warsaw, sparking condemnation from Polish leaders; no injuries reported.

By REUTERS
01/05/2024

Netanya: Look at all the synagogues!

Netanya’s synagogues may, in sum, be seen as not merely functional places of prayer but also communal centers.

By JACOB SOLOMON
27/04/2024

German police offer 5000 Euro reward for Synagogue arson information

The perpetrator was able to escape, and the police are looking for surveillance footage, car dashboard camera videos, and photographs that could lead to their identification.

Officials condemn antisemitic and anti-Israel vandalism at 2 Philadelphia-area synagogues

Philadelphia-area synagogues vandalized with antisemitic graffiti. Governor, CNN anchor condemn acts. Incidents believed related to Israel-Hamas conflict.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
02/04/2024

What I told my children when our synagogue was graffitied with a swastika

Swastika vandalism shocks PA synagogue community, sparking reflection on antisemitism and support for Israel.

By ERIN BESER/JTA
02/04/2024

Pennsylvania temple vandalized with antisemitic graffiti

On a sign that read “Our community stands with Israel,” someone had spray painted a red swastika. 

Activists cry foul after historic Brooklyn synagogue is demolished

The synagogue, built in 1907, was the oldest surviving synagogue in the now heavily Jewish neighborhood of Borough Park. 

30/03/2024

Activists cry foul after historic Brooklyn synagogue torn down

The synagogue, built in 1907, was the oldest surviving synagogue in the now heavily Jewish neighborhood of Borough Park. 

28/03/2024
People gather at a vigil to mourn for the victims of the Christchurch mosque attack in New Zealand

DC synagogue hosts iftar meal in show of solidarity between Jews, Muslims

Synagogue Rabbi Weinblatt noted that this year, on this day, both Jews and Muslims fasted as the iftar event coincides with the Fast of Ester. He said, "I pray our fast may make us hungry for peace."

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