Izmir’s Etz Hayim synagogue was defaced with “Killer Israel” amid tensions sparked by the war in Gaza. As a result, the local Sephardic community cancelled various activities. Meanwhile, Turkish Recep Erdogan marked the centenary of the Republic, but official celebrations were low-key.
Responding to conflict in the Middle East, some members of Arlington's faith community have turned to prayer and fasting, as well as organizing and fundraising. Some doing this work say they are focused on building bridges.
The Israel Center of Conservative Judaism in Fresh Meadows was packed to the brim Sunday night as nine Queens synagogues joined forces for an emergency vigil, during which community members