Synagogues
Ahmed Ferhani Sentenced To 10 Years In NYC Synagogue Bomb Plot
His voice breaking with emotion as he thanked his family and friends for their support, Ferhani was sentenced to 10 years in prison. He was arrested in May of 2011 after a nine-month investigation.
U.S. House Passes Sandy House Of Worship Aid Bill
The House has overwhelmingly approved a bill to allow houses of worship damaged by Superstorm Sandy to receive federal disaster aid from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Places Of Worship Spring Into Action To Join The Post-Sandy Relief Effort
During times of hardship many people look to places of worship for comfort and support, but in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy those places have taken action and played a role in the relief effort.
2nd Suspect Pleads Not Guilty To N.J. Synagogue Firebomb Attacks
The second man charged in a series of attacks on synagogues in New Jersey is being held on $2.5 million bail.
Prosecutor: Synagogue Firebomb Suspect Admitted To Throwing Incendiary Devices
Prosecutors told the court that 19-year-old Anthony Graziano confessed to firebombing another synagogue in Paramus along with a home attached to a synagogue in Rutherford.
North Jersey Synagogues On Edge After Recent Incidents
Several synagogues in North Jersey are reviewing their security measures following a recent series of bias incidents.
Top Charge Gone From Alleged Synagogue Bomb Plot Case
Ahmed Ferhani and Mohamed Mamdouh pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges including criminal possession of a weapon as a terror crime. A grand jury rejected the top charge against them which carried the potential for life in prison.
FBI Probes Theft Of Donation Checks To Synagogues
The FBI is investigating the theft of checks for charity that were sent to dozens – possibly even hundreds – of synagogues.
Jewish Folk Singer Debbie Friedman Dies
Jewish folk singer Debbie Friedman, whose songs are performed in Reform synagogues around the world, has died.
Area Synagogues On Alert After Cargo Plane Terror Plot
New York area synagogues were on heightened alert Monday, and some New York City apartment buildings were taking the extra precaution of not accepting package deliveries at all.
NYC Synagogues Step Up Security In Wake Of Bomb Plot
In the tri-state, synagogues are seeing a heavier police presence as the packages in Friday’s bomb plot were addressed to synagogues in Chicago.
4 Men Convicted In Bronx Temple Bomb Plot
Four men snared in an FBI terrorism sting have been convicted in a plot to blow up Bronx synagogues and shoot down military planes in Newburgh.
Judge: Bronx Terror Plot Defendant Faking Illness
NEW YORK (AP) – A defendant in a terrorism trial who claims he sees ghosts, dead people and even the Virgin Mary is faking mental illness, a judge concluded Tuesday as she ordered a resumption […]
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