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What is Reform Judaism? Here's what to know after an attack on one of its largest US synagogues
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (573+ words) The Michigan synagogue that came under attack Thursday is part of Reform Judaism, the largest branch of the religion in North America, which emphasizes progressive values such as social justice and gender equality. Video above: Michigan officials give update on…...
Before recent attack, Michigan synagogue had been bolstering its security
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (480+ 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…...
Orlando synagogue sues Orange County alleging religious discrimination
7+ mon, 6+ day ago (247+ words) Orange County is facing a federal lawsuit from the Orlando Torah Center, which alleges religious discrimination after its application for synagogue expansion was denied. The synagogue in Orlando said that denying the application to expand the county is infringing on…...