This is the Forward’s coverage of synagogues, Jewish houses of worship.
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Fast Forward Alabama man arrested for allegedly planning attacks on synagogues
Weapons, a suitcase full of ammo and body armor were also confiscated from the suspect, Jeremy Wayne Shoemaker
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Holy Ground American synagogues are closing at a record rate. This retired judge is rescuing their stained glass windows.
Inside a Chicago synagogue, retired judge Jerry Orbach has built a refuge for the stained glass of America’s vanishing Jewish communities
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Fast Forward Rabbis Angela Buchdahl and Elliot Cosgrove show the split in the pulpit over political endorsements
Should a rabbi endorse a candidate? Two influential leaders offer different answers on a question vexing synagogues
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News Many U.S. synagogues display the Israeli flag on their bimahs. After the hostages were released, one NYC shul decided to move theirs.
Central Synagogue had displayed an Israeli flag since Oct. 7 in honor of the hostages
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Opinion Germany excels at restoring synagogues destroyed by the Nazis. But can they foster new Jewish life?
Munich's Reichenbachstrasse Synagogue shines again. But unless it hosts regular prayer, it’s just a museum with a bimah
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Yiddish World You don’t need to be religious to enjoy the weekly Torah portion
Even atheists can enjoy these Yiddish poems and their translations, related to the Torah reading
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News A High Holiday helpline for rabbis is flooded with millennial calls
Younger clergy are far more likely to seek support, reflecting a new openness about rabbinic burnout during the most demanding season of the year
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Culture Spirituality or intellectualism? An age-old High Holiday debate
Jewish history has always carried a dichotomy between seeking inspiration and pursuing Torah learning
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