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Jerusalem Highlights September 22-28

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Medieval German synagogue added to UNESCO World Heritage list

The Old Synagogue dates back to the 1090s, when its first stones were laid.

By TOBY AXELROD/JTA
19/09/2023

Bomb threats target US synagogues during Rosh Hashanah

Bomb threats have been plaguing synagogues in the US since the summer, but all the threats on Rosh Hashanah were deemed not credible.

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
18/09/2023

New synagogue in Dresden plans to operate outside of Germany’s Jewish mainstream

Weingarten’s Synagogue Neustadt is housed in a refurbished, mid-19th century train station main hall.

By TOBY AXELROD/JTA
16/09/2023

25 ViZionaries: Rabbi Erez Sherman - No. 5

Meet the JNF-USA rabbi championing Israel's education.

WATCH: Jews pray outside of Marrakesh synagogue in ruins

The earthquake that ravaged Morocco wreaked damage upon several synagogues in the North African nation. Now, ahead of Rosh Hashanah, not all will be operational for the new year.

By URIEL PEIZER
14/09/2023

Armed guards posted at all Jerusalem synagogues amid rising terror

Every synagogue in Jerusalem will have armed security guards for the upcoming High Holy Days due to an uptick in terror attacks.

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