Russia: Archaeologists Discover Ancient Jewish Quarter During Excavations in Phanagoria

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7 months ago

Russia: Archaeologists Discover Ancient Jewish Quarter During Excavations in Phanagoria

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At the excavation site in the ancient Greek city of Phanagoria. Last week, the first phase of excavations was completed, and rare findings were presented at a press conference held by Vladimir Kuznetsov, head of the Institute of Archaeology at the Russian Academy of Sciences • Full Story, Photos

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2 years ago

Shofar Heard Once More at Millenia Old Synagogue

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Rabbi Menachem Mendel Lazar of Krasnodar was invited to visit the site where archeological excavations are being conducted in the ancient city of Phanagoria, not far from the city of Krasnodar on the Taman peninsula in southern Russia • Full Story, Photos

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2 years ago

Remnants of What May be The Oldest Shul Discovered In Russia

Photos: Volnodlo Pangoria Foundation

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During excavations conducted by archaeologists in the antique city of Pangoria on the Taman Peninsula in the territory of the city of Krasnodar, analysis concluded that the synagogue was erected at the turn of the millennium and existed for at least 500 years • Full Story, Photos

New Jersey

2 years ago

Hate: Firebomb Thrown at New Jersey Synagogue

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A New Jersey Shul was attacked early Sunday morning by an individual who threw a molotov cocktail at the front door. No injuries were reported • Full Story

New Jersey

3 years ago

New Jersey Teen Arrested For Threat That Prompted FBI Warning To Synagogues, Jewish Community

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A Middlesex County, New Jersey, man was arrested today for transmitting via the internet a manifesto containing threats to attack a synagogue and Jewish people, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced • Full Story

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3 years ago

Dramatic Growth Prompts Purchase of East Flatbush Building

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On Chai Elul 5782, the anash community of East Flatbush (East 30s and 40s) went under contract to buy a new building to house its thriving shul • Full Story