richards | February 11, 2017
On Super Bowl Sunday, the men of Adas Yeshurun Synagogue participated in an annual tradition known as The World Wide Wrap. During the ritual, adults wrap small, leather boxes and straps known as tefillin containing Hebrew scripture on their head and arm in an intricate pattern. It is a beautiful symbol of our connection to God, said Rabbi David Sirull of Adas Yeshurun Synagogue
richards | February 10, 2017
CBS Local Northeast Philadelphia Synagogue Is Restored Following Trend Of Vandalism CBS Local PHILADELPHIA (CBS) A Northeast Philadelphia synagogue that has been the target of several acts of vandalism over the past few months is starting to bounce back. Since December, Temple Menorah Keneseth Chai has been the target of several acts of ...
richards | February 10, 2017
Nearly 275 years after Alessandro Magnascos death, experts still arent sure what to make of his work particularly four paintings of synagogues. Known as il Lissandrino, Magnasco was born 350 years ago Feb. 4th.
richards | February 10, 2017
A former conservative Jewish synagogue in Warwick, Rhode Island, has reportedly been acquired by the Rhode Island Hindu Temple Society (RIHTS). The synagogue, named Temple Am David, is being converted into a Hindu temple, and it will be the first Hindu temple in Rhode Island
richards | February 9, 2017
A Chicago accountant identified by a tipster as a "white supremacist" was charged with a felony hate crime after his fingerprints were found on swastika stickers placed outside a Loop synagogue last weekend, prosecutors said Thursday. Police executing a search warrant later found racist literature in the Pilsen home of Stuart Wright, 31, who has a swastika tattooed on his back, prosecutors said.
richards | February 8, 2017
Alvin Benn, Special to the Advertiser 3:31 p.m. CT Feb
richards | February 8, 2017
A man has been charged with a hate crime after he allegedly broke a window and placed swastikas on the door of a Loop synagogue, police said.
richards | February 8, 2017
CHICAGO (AP) Chicago police say they have arrested a man suspected of vandalizing a Loop synagogue last weekend.
richards | February 8, 2017
As president of the Chicago Loop Synagogue, Lee Zoldan worries about growing the 800-person congregation and getting the bills in order. She didn't think her role would also include assisting police in the middle of the night after a vandal broke a window and put several swastika stickers on the front door of the downtown building the first time it's been the target of a suspected hate crime since opening in 1959.
richards | February 7, 2017
In a packed synagogue in Park Slope, Brooklyn Monday night, activists gathered to organize against Donald Trump. The sanctuary of the 1,200-seat Congregation Beth Elohim was packed; a long line of attendees snaked down the front steps and around the corner
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