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נזקי הפגיעה הישירה באזור בית הכנסת 'אבות ובנים' בחיפה

Scenes of destruction following escalation: Hezbollah destroys synagogue in Haifa

Hezbollah rocket scores direct hit on a a Haifa synagogue, destroying it; Haifa residents expressed shock at the extent of the destruction and at the fact that no one was hurt; 'We had a great miracle. Two hours before that we were still praying here in the synagogue'

Yoav Zitun, Eitan Glickman, Lior Ben Ari | 11.17.24

Archaeologists reveal what they discovered in first century Russian Jewish quarter

Researchers find the oldest synagogue outside of Israel that stood for about 500 years; The ancient neighborhood in southwest Russia includes an irrigation system and residential structures

Itamar Eichner | 11.17.24

היורה (מוקף בעיגול) מכוון את אקדחו לעבר השוטרים

Chicago police investigate shooting of Jewish man en route to synagogue

Gunman exchanges fire with police, reportedly shouting ‘Allahu Akbar’ during confrontation; local Jewish community expresses frustration, criticizing law enforcement for not acknowledging religious identity of victim in initial reports

Itamar Eichner | 10.28.24

פול מקרטני בבית הכנסת בסנטיאגו ביום כיפור

Paul McCartney marks Yom Kippur at Santiago synagogue

Former Beatle photographed attending Yom Kippur services at a synagogue in Santiago, Chile, wearing a kippah alongside his wife, Jewish businesswoman Nancy Shevell

Ran Boker | 10.13.24

From Kol Nidre to Neilah: All Jewish prayers for Yom Kippur

We’ve compiled for you the well-wishing, comforting time-honored words in an extensive prayer project – the Ynetnews Machzor; We invite everyone to become at one with the tunes – old and new – and choose your personal favorite from the prayer soundtrack, embedded within the DNA of the Jewish soul

Liron Nagler-Cohen | 10.11.24

Armed guards at synagogues, security forces on high alert on Yom Kippur

Amid concerns of terror attacks security forces on alert on major roads, city centers and around the Western Wall with special attention given to mixed Jewish-Arab cities; a dedicated phone app alerts observant Jews of rocket threat

Liran Tamari, Korin Elbaz-Alush, Elisha Ben Kimon, Yoav Zitun | 10.11.24

זירת ירי ב לוס אנג'לס ב-15 בפברואר שבו נפצע יהודי שיצא מ בית כנסת ארה"ב

Man who shot 2 Jews leaving an LA synagogue sentenced to 35 years in prison

Jaime Tran pleaded guilty in June to two counts of hate crimes with intent to kill; Tran had a "history of antsemitic and threatening behavior" according to the lawsuit

Itamar Eichner | 10.01.24

הרב פרידמן וחסידים נוספים ביציאה מתפילת שחרית של שבת

Google Street View car captures UK Haredi community

Camera films the growing community of Canvey Island as Haredi families leave Shabbat services in their finest wears; 'It’s ironic to see Shabbat preserved in this way,' one resident remarked

Itamar Eichner | 09.05.24

הרב גורן תוקע בשופר. לא הצליח להפיק קול מרוב התרגשות

A synagogue on Temple Mount? Not Ben-Gvir's idea

Amid controversy over police minister's call to establish synagogue at sensitive religious site, historical review reveals Israel constructed synagogue there following 1967 Six-Day War, before later ceding control to Jordanian Waqf

Shilo Freid | 08.27.24

המחבל בזירת פיצוץ הרכב בבית הכנסת בדרום צרפת

French police arrest terrorist in attack outside Paris synagogue

Local reports say 33-year-old man of Algerian descent arrested after extended chase from synagogue; French officials decry attack, step up protection of synagogues and other Jewish sites in country

News agencies | 08.25.24

לה גרנד מוט צרפת זירה פיצוץ רכב ליד בית כנסת, המחבל בזירת פיצוץ הרכב בבית הכנסת בדרום צרפת

Wrapped in a Palestinian flag: The terrorist outside France synagogue

The suspect was seen wearing a keffiyeh, wrapped in a Palestinian flag, and holding two bottles that may have contained flammable liquid; French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal says the incident is being investigated as a terrorist attack, and he is expected to visit the site

Associated Press | 08.24.24

לה גרנד מוט צרפת זירה פיצוץ רכב ליד בית כנסת

Blast outside France synagogue, deemed terror attack; officer wounded

Blast is caused when two cars set on fire, and a gas canister hidden in one of them, ignites, outside Beth Yaacov synagogue in La Motte near the southern city of Montpellier;

AFP | 08.24.24

שוטרים שומרים על בית הכנסת בציריך, שוויץ

Security guards foil attempted arson at Zurich synagogue

Swiss man with reported mental health issues was seen pouring gasoline outside the Agudas Achim Synagogue before fleeing the scene; He was later arrested

Itamar Eichner | 08.11.24

A Jewish gem in 'Venice of the French Alps'

The picturesque town of Annecy in southeastern France is home to a small but dedicated Jewish community; although there are no kosher restaurants around, the community sources their kosher needs from nearby towns and prefers to dine at home; 'It's healthier!'

Ayelet Mamo Shay | 07.24.24

US court acquits suspect in murder of synagogue president

Michigan jury rules Michael Jackson-Bolanos lied to police during his investigation but didn't murder Samantha Woll outside her home; family frustrated with outcome

Daniel Edelson, New York | 07.20.24