synagogues

As the world marks 88 years since Kristallnacht, a new report documents 244 attacks and threats against Jewish institutions across 34 countries, while Jewish-owned businesses in Philadelphia face an anti-Israel boycott campaign

Israel has more than 15,000 synagogues. Discover its busiest and largest ones, plus record-breaking synagogues around the world and their stories.

After an unprecedented surge in antisemitic incidents, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney acknowledged that the country is not succeeding in protecting its Jewish community and announced new steps to confront hatred and extremism.

Toronto police say an 18-year-old fired at two synagogues in March—one in Toronto and one in Vaughan. No one was hurt. He now faces nine counts, including discharging a firearm at a place of worship and property damage.

The U.S. Embassy in London urges Americans to exercise heightened caution in the UK and across Europe after a wave of violent incidents targeting Jewish communities.

Discover the synagogue with two Holy Arks, the one with a unique dome, and the one established in response to an attack in Itamar. Architect Michael Jacobson has taken on the task of surveying thousands of synagogues in Israel.

Where are the oldest synagogues located? Are they still in use? A historical look at Jewish houses of prayer