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The history of Jewish synagogues in Singapore is closely intertwined with the history of the Jewish community. In the various places where the Jews have settled, they would want to build synagogues, their houses of worship. This was also the case in Singapore. For many in the Jewish ...
A man who allegedly shot and wounded two Jewish men as they left synagogues in Los Angeles this week has been charged with federal hate crimes. U.S.
Jewish art has always played a central role in religious rituals and ceremonies. From the design of synagogues to the creation of ritual objects, art is an integral part of Jewish worship and Jewish paintings. Synagogues are often adorned with intricate decorations and stained glass windows, crea...
Visit theGerard Dou Synagoguein Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Built in 1892, it is the the oldest functioning Ashkenazi synagogue in Amsterdam. Thanks to Irwin Oppenheim in Amsterdam for sending in this link. We welcome your suggestions for links to interesting synagogues around the world. ...
She's so friendly and personable, and knows the area better than anyone else. She was able to give special insight and tell intriguing stories in the synagogue and on the streets that brought history to life. I found myself keeping history alive by...
Among the three whose death sentences remain is Robert Bowers, who was convicted of murdering 11 people in 2018 at Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life Synagogue. [SDJW staff] Killer of 11 Tree of Life Victims Remains on Death Row Read More »International, Israel, Middle East, Staff and Bylined ...
Wooden Synagogues. Object of Splendid Buildings. Position of Synagogue Building. —Legal Aspect: Honor Must Be Paid to Synagogue. Established During the Exile. The origin of the synagogue, in which the congregation gathered to worship and to receive the religious instruction connected therewith, is...
Jews in part-year households form an essential component of some Jewish communities, as many join synagogues and donate to Jewish Federations in the communities in which they live part time. This is particularly true in Florida, and, to a lesser extent, in other states with many retirees. Pr...
The Synagogue in Medieval Jewish Community as an Integral InstitutionGoldin, Simha