Seven Krakow synagogues to open—for one night
Jewish Journal
May 15, 2012
Seven historic synagogues in Krakow that are closed for most of the year will open for one night.
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Wind closes synagogues, schools
Julie Gruenbaum Fax
December 1, 2011
Gusts that peaked at 97 miles per hour whipped through the Los Angeles area Wednesday night, downing trees and power lines and leaving some synagogues and Jewish schools with minor damage and no power.
Rosh Hashanah ‘in the house tonight’ dances into the new year
Jewish Journal
September 13, 2011
Aish brings together rhythem, beats and davening for their \’Rosh Hashanah in the house tonight\’ dancing spectacle.
Opinion: Implementing a historic mandate for deaf Jews
Jewish Journal
June 28, 2011
The Conservative movement, through its Committee on Jewish Law and Standards, has taken a historic step in acknowledging that deaf and hard-of-hearing people are entitled to stand with the Jewish community as equals. Not only did the law committee vote to recognize the users of sign language as equals, it also issued a mandate, or teshuvah, that synagogues and organizations must strive to be accessible to all.
Swastika painted on Conn. synagogue
Jewish Journal
January 12, 2011
A large swastika and the word \”Nazi\” were spray-painted on a Connecticut synagogue. The graffiti on the B\’nai Shalom synagogue in Waterbury was discovered Tuesday morning by worshipers. Police are investigating the vandalism, which has been classified as a hate crime, according to reports.
Calif. synagogue holding animal blessing
Jewish Journal
January 4, 2011
A Southern California synagogue is having its third annual “blessing of the animals.” Congregation Dor Hadash in San Diego holds the event in honor of Tu b’Shevat, the 15th day of Nissan, which this year falls on Jan. 20. Pet owners are invited to bring their pets to the Reconstructionist shul by noon Sunday, Jan. 9, where they will be blessed by Rabbi Yael Ridburg. Furred, winged and swimming creatures are all welcome — from cats to turtles.
Shabbat services held in Australian outback synagogue
Jewish Journal
December 1, 2010
The first Shabbat service in 50 years was held at a synagogue in Australia\’s outback. More than 200 Jews, mainly from Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide, converged on Broken Hill Synagogue on the weekend of Nov. 28 to mark the centenary since the laying of the foundation stone in 1910. The mining town, dubbed \”the silver city\” and \”the capital of the outback,\” is more than 620 miles west of Sydney near the border with South Australia.
Bombing Suspect Ahmad Vahidi overwhelmingly chosen to be Iran’s defense minister [VIDEO]
Jewish Journal
September 4, 2009
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad chose Ahmad Vahidi, wanted by Argentina over the deadly 1994 bombing of a Jewish centre, as his new defence minister.
Economy forces tough dues decisions for congregants, synagogues.
Anita K. Kantrowitz
September 2, 2009
With Rosh Hashanah 5770 fast approaching, the synagogue membership renewal season is in full swing. Throughout the summer months, billing statements with letters explaining dues, fees — and often increases — arrive in congregants’ mailboxes.
Santa Barbara Fire Forces Synagogue Evacuation
Adam Wills
May 8, 2009
One Santa Barbara synagogue has been evacuated and another is facing possible evacuation as crews continued to battle the Jesusita Fire on Friday afternoon.
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