This is the Forward’s coverage of synagogues, Jewish houses of worship.
Synagogues
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Yiddish World What the Hasidic shtiebel meant for Jewish male immigrants
The intimate prayer room was often filled with camaraderie and a strong sense of belonging
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Fast Forward Federal security grants to synagogues are resuming after two-month Trump freeze
Nearly 80 members of Congress from both parties signed a letter urging the Trump administration to free the funds
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Fast Forward Would the freezing of federal grants impact synagogue security?
The Trump administration directive — rescinded in a subsequent memo Wednesday — left some wondering if safety funding would be cut
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Culture In an Eldridge Street mosaic, a reminder of a great Jewish artist
Mark Podwal, who died at 79, wanted people to see one of his last major works
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Opinion Low-income Jews are desperate for community after Oct. 7. The High Holidays are an ideal time to welcome them
Since Oct. 7, there has been a surge of interest in Jewish life and community, especially from economically vulnerable Jews.
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Yiddish World Der Nister, the hidden shul on the 14th floor
Building a synagogue that embraces culture
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News For rabbis writing High Holiday sermons during the Israel-Hamas war, procrastination pays off
“Being a rabbi is being able to pivot and to give meaning and significance and the grounding of Torah to current events,” said Rabbi Nicole Guzik of Sinai Temple in Los Angeles
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Fast Forward US government spends record $454 million to secure religious institutions amid rising antisemitism
The Department of Homeland Security said it had allocated nearly $150 million more this fiscal year toward the program which funds security enhancements at houses of worship
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Fast Forward A whites-only, no-Jews community says it’s found a legal loophole. A Jewish lawmaker in Pennsylvania wants to close it.
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Film & TV So, what’s the deal with the honey scene in ‘Marty Supreme?’
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Israel News Somaliland already operates as a de facto state. So why is Israel’s recognition of it so controversial?
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Opinion What if Donald Trump puts his name on the US Holocaust Memorial Museum?
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Culture Irving Berlin’s 1926 interfaith marriage sparked a Jewish debate that, 100 years later, hasn’t gone away
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Fast Forward Judge lets California antisemitism law take effect, rejecting teachers’ censorship claims
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Film & TV What’s funny about living next to a Nazi?
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Fast Forward Mamdani’s first act: revoking Eric Adams’ executive orders, including on Israel, antisemitism and BDS
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