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Pittsburgh synagogue shooter sentenced to death, families open up about 'relief"
11+ hour, 8+ min ago (917+ words) Robert Bowers was convicted of killing 11 people in the 2018 mass shooting. The man who gunned down 11 worshippers in a Pittsburgh synagogue in the deadliest antisemitic attack in American history has been sentenced to death, capping one of the "darkest chapters…...
'Parade' star, producers condemn antisemitic protest of Broadway show
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (372+ words) The show dramatizes the conviction and lynching of a Jewish man. The star and producers of the Broadway revival of "Parade" are speaking out against an antisemitic protest that took place outside of the show's first preview on Tuesday. In…...
North Carolina woman held on $10 M bond in alleged plot to attack Houston synagogue members
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (464+ words) A North Carolina woman has been charged in an alleged conspiracy to attack a Texas synagogue RALEIGH, N. C. -- A North Carolina woman has been charged with participating in a conspiracy to attack members of a Texas synagogue designed to "kill as…...
A project to save rural synagogues grows from Maine to Montana
2+ week, 4+ day ago (720+ words) The Center for Small Town Jewish Life at Colby College is growing as Passover ends this year WATERVILLE, Maine -- Rabbi Rachel Isaacs spent the days leading up to Passover overseeing the preparation of ceremonial foods at Beth Israel Congregation, a…...
Jewish communities boost security, continue observances amid rise in antisemitism
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (805+ words) Jewish and Muslim communities in the United States observed some of the most sacred holidays of their respective religions despite increased security measures and concerns over hateful rhetoric as the war in the Middle East continues Law enforcement officials on…...
Before recent attack, Michigan synagogue had been bolstering its security
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (639+ words) The Michigan synagogue that came under attack this week when an armed man drove his car into the building had for months been strengthening its security apparatus by hiring a seasoned police lieutenant as its security director and holding active…...
Video Security measures prevented 'catastrophe' at synagogue: Former DHS official
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (215+ words) abcnews. com Security measures prevented 'catastrophe' at synagogue: Former DHS official John Cohen, an ABC News contributor and former Homeland Security official, says there is a "high likelihood" of additional attacks in the U. S. Live view of Beirut's skyline amid US…...
Motive still under investigation in Michigan synagogue attack as fuller timeline emerges
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1026+ words) "This is antisemitism at its absolute worst," Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said. A motive remains under investigation in Thursday's attack on a Detroit-area synagogue, the FBI said Friday, as a fuller timeline of the incident emerged. The suspect -- identified as 41-year-old…...
Video Witness inside Michigan synagogue attack details experience
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (199+ words) abcnews. com Witness inside Michigan synagogue attack details experience Jason Plotkin, executive director of Temple Israel synagogue, shares his experience inside the temple during the attack and how the staff's active shooter training in January paid off. Live view of…...
Video Jewish advocacy leader warns of rising antisemitism
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (199+ words) abcnews. com Jewish advocacy leader warns of rising antisemitism Amy Spitalnick, CEO of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs, discusses fear in the Jewish community after the Michigan synagogue attack and calls for a broader response to rising extremism. FBI…...