Tag: synagogue

A synagogue in Olympia and a Presbyterian church in Tacoma received 2026 preservation grants from the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation.

After a 1984 synagogue bombing, Boise’s faith communities stood with their Jewish neighbors — proving that belonging must be chosen, again and again.

A deadly Yom Kippur synagogue attack in the U.K. highlights rising global antisemitism amid growing threats, misinformation, and political unrest.

Synagogue Dedication Showed Idaho’s Interfaith Unity

Hanukkah, a joyous Jewish holiday, which in the United States has often tried to rival Christmas in buoyancy if not glamour, will not be the same this year. With the Israeli military in the midst of a destructive showdown in its war with Hamas, few are in the mood to celebrate the holiday that begins at sundown Thursday.

Would I be welcomed if I visited a local synagogue? The quick answer is, “Generally, yes, you’ll be very welcome.” That being said, a little preparation will make all the difference.

In the aftermath of the ordeal and as antisemitic attacks are on the rise in the U.S., many security experts say protecting synagogue buildings and other Jewish institutions may mean reinterpreting the commandment — what Jews call the “mitzvah” — to welcome the stranger.