Synagogue

A Lego on the seder plate: Temple Israel calls for new ritual object after attack

“This Passover, we’re adding something new to our Seder plates: a single Lego block,” Temple Israel wrote in a post on Facebook.

Rabbi Josh Bennett of Temple Israel in Detroit holds Lego blocks, urging families to add the children’s toy to their Seder plates in the wake of a recent attack on the synagogue.
More than 150 playable pinball and video machines are lovingly cared for at Flippermúzeum.

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Chief rabbi calls for protection of mosques, churches and synagogues after attacks

Belgian military personnel armed with FN SCAR assault rifles stand guard outside a synagogue in central Antwerp as part of Belgium's reinforced security measures established at Jewish schools and synagogues, on March 23, 2026.

First cohort of Belgian soldiers take up position outside Jewish sites as security bolstered


Yemenite synagogue in central Israel ransacked, Bibles ripped apart

The worshippers were provided a new building to pray in as authorities began investigating the vandalism.

A Yemenite synagogue in central Israel was desecrated, and many of the institute's prayer books were shredded, worshippers discovered just before Shabbat came in last week.

'Death to IDF': Anti-Israel activists protest outside event at New York synagogue

The protesters chanted “Resistance is glorious,” “Intifada revolution,” and “Resistance, you make us proud; take another settler out,” footage posted to social media revealed.

Demonstrators attend a pro-Palestinian protest on the day of the two-year anniversary of the attack on Israel by Hamas, in New York City, US, October 7, 2025. REUTERS

Cannes police arrests man threatening to blow up synagogue 'the size of an asteroid'

A man in Cannes was arrested after livestreaming threats to blow up a local synagogue, prompting a rapid police response and condemnation from city officials.

Cannes Synagogue.

Beit Shemesh resident arrested after setting fire to Jerusalem synagogue, Clal building

The suspect was taken in for questioning at the Lev HaBira police station, and will be brought today before the court for an extension of his detention.

Beit Shemesh resident arrested over synoguge arson, November 14, 2025.

First-ever empirical study of US rabbinate finds ‘shortage’ is more about fit than numbers

A new study challenges fears of a rabbinic shortage, revealing shifting career paths, growing diversity, and changing motivations among American rabbis.

Inside a synagogue sanctuary, as new research sheds light on how fewer rabbis are choosing pulpit life.

WATCH: Toronto synagogue vandalized for tenth time since October 7 as windows smashed with hammer

Vandal smashes windows at Kehilat Shaarei Torah. The 10th attack since Oct. 7 highlights a relentless pattern of hate, forcing the synagogue to spend $160K on security.

Synagogue smashed window in Toronto

Jewish traveler says locals 'radiated love for Israel' during Syria trip

Avi Gold’s visit to Syria stands out for the unexpected affection he received from locals, including a special encounter with one of Damascus's last Jews.

Avi Gold in Damascus wearing a scarf with the Syrian flag, over an illustrative backdrop of the flag.

Antisemitic graffiti defaces Sofia synagogue, fallen soldiers memorial in Bulgaria

The Bulgarian Central Israelite Religious Council said that the graffiti, which painted "Free Palestine" over a fallen soldiers mural, was the latest of three vandalism attacks against Jews.

Bulgarian Jewish community members attend a pray during a commemoration ceremony paying tribute to the victims of Hamas' October 7, 2023 attacks on Israel, on the first anniversary of the attack, at the Sofia synagogue on October 7, 2024.

FBI, sheriffs arrest Alabama man, seize weapons after threats of violence against synagogues

An Alabama man was arrested after allegedly planning violent attacks against synagogues across several states. Authorities say he stockpiled weapons and ammunition.

Authorities seize guns and ammunition from Alabama resident linked with credible threats against synagogues, October 27, 2025.

Rock that ‘kiddush’: How to throw a memorable, successful synagogue kiddush

So how do you make a kiddush that people will talk about for years to come? Here are some ideas to start your creative kiddush juices flowing like grape juice!

An illustrative image of a kiddush.