Fire ravages prominent N.Y. synagogue
Jewish Journal
July 12, 2011
A fire has badly damaged one of New York City’s most prominent synagogues.
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Old books, religious items burned in Corfu synagogue
Jewish Journal
April 21, 2011
Unknown vandals broke into the synagogue on the island of Corfu and burned books two centuries old as well as kipot and tallitot. The break-in occurred at approximately dawn Tuesday, the second day of Passover. Firemen arrived within minutes and prevented the fire from spreading after being alerted by a police patrol car that was stationed in the front of the synagogue.
Arsonists strike Tunisian synagogue
Jewish Journal
February 1, 2011
The Torah scrolls at a Tunisian synagogue were burned in a fire reportedly set by arsonists. The synagogue in the southern Gabes region was set ablaze Monday night. Jewish community leader Perez Trabelsi told the French news agency AFP about the scrolls and criticized police for not stopping the attack. \”I condemn this action and I believe those who did it want to create divisions between Jews and Muslims in Tunisia who have lived for decades in peace,\” Trabelsi told Reuters.
Santa Barbara Fire Forces Synagogue Evacuation
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May 8, 2009
One Santa Barbara synagogue has been evacuated and another is facing possible evacuation as crews continued to battle the Jesusita Fire on Friday afternoon.
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September 28, 2006
David and Deena Brandes didn\’t need the drama of a fire to know they were surrounded by an extended family.
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July 6, 2006
Following an inquiry by the mayor\’s office and City Councilman Dennis Zine, the LAPD reported that patrols of the area will be stepped up in advance of the new shul\’s Sunday ceremony.
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