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US man threatened synagogue he'd 'kill all the Jews and the children'

A California man, Kevin Dunlow, was arrested for threatening North Carolina synagogues and officials, including plans to kill congregants and children.

A Jewish Awakening: War in Ukraine pushes Jews towards faith, new leaders trained

People who did not recognize their Judaism suddenly began appearing at the synagogue, seeking spiritual reinforcement and material assistance.

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Toronto synagogue windows smashed for second time in a month

Another Bayview Avenue area synagogue had signs set on fire on April 26 and April 28.

Police in Rouen, France, shoot and kill man who set fire to a synagogue

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, who is of Jewish descent, said this month that there were 366 antisemitic incidents in France in the first three months of this year, a 300% increase.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
18/05/2024

Medieval synagogue discovered under Spanish church

Remnants of a medieval synagogue were discovered during restoration of altarpiece in Santa Maria la Blanca church in Seville.

Self-proclaimed ‘Jew hater’ under investigation after incident at Detroit-area synagogue

The altercation is the latest in a string of antisemitic incidents since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war on Oct. 7 that have targeted Jewish institutions.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
11/05/2024

At least four New York City synagogues receive bomb threats

Bomb threats target New York City synagogues, including LGBTQ-oriented and Reform congregations. Mark Treyger denounces the timing on Holocaust Remembrance Day eve amid rising antisemitism.

By LISA KEYS/JTA
06/05/2024

At a Manhattan synagogue, ‘normie’ pro-Israel liberals stage a last stand

"Normie" evolves from alt-right insult to represent political centrism. Progressive Jews navigate shifting support for Israel amidst generational divides and ideological complexities.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
06/05/2024
 An NYPD law enforcement official stands guard near student encampment at Columbia U.

NYC synagogues, museum receive fake bomb threats, New York officials say

All incidents continue to be investigated by the New York Police Department.

05/05/2024

Toronto police investigate arson of signs, one in front of synagogue

Toronto Police Service investigates suspected hate-motivated arsons targeting signs, including one at a synagogue, sparking outrage and calls for action against antisemitism.

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