A Grim List: Some Notable Attacks on Houses of Worship Around the World in Recent Years

Houses of worship have faced various types of attacks throughout history, but such assaults are not relics of the past ...

Fear and vigilance rise as attacks on houses of worship intensify worldwide

It happened recently at a synagogue in England and two churches in the U.S. Before that, there were high-profile attacks at ...

Houses of worship navigate balance between openness and security

In the wake of recent attacks on faith communities, experts and faith leaders reflect on keeping their communities safe.
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Schumer announces more security funding for houses of worship after synagogue threats

(RNS) — On Saturday (May 4), some 40 New York City rabbis and synagogue staff received the same chilling email in their inboxes: “I have set a bomb in your building. You have a few hours to disarm, or ...

DOJ uses FACE Act for ‘first time’ to pursue synagogue harassment case

The Justice Department on Monday filed a civil complaint under the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act against pro-Palestinian demonstrators accused of violently disrupting a Jewish ...