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Jewish leaders urge worship attendance after hostage siege

Jewish leaders throughout the U.S. are calling for a strong turnout at this weekend’s worship services in defiance of antisemitic acts such as last weekend’s hostage siege

By The Associated Press

Texas hostage-taker raised no red flags, White House says

The gunman who took four people hostage at a Texas synagogue was checked against law enforcement databases before entering the U.S. but raised no red flags.

By The Associated Press

Texas rabbi says he, 2 hostages escaped synagogue standoff

“I threw a chair at the gunman, and I headed for the door. And all three of us were able to get out without even a shot being fired.”

By The Associated Press

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Central Pa. groups condemn attack on Harrisburg Jewish temple, vigil planned for tonight

“The vandalism at Kesher Israel is the third time in less than a month that a synagogue in the state was attacked.”

By Sam Dunklau

Hindered by a pandemic, religious leaders prepare for holidays

"Whereas we may not be utilizing technology on a normal Passover, we are going to be using it this time so that we can connect."
By NPR

Legislation would establish security grants for synagogues and other institutions in Pa.

Two bills moving through the Pennsylvania legislature would establish security grants for religious and community organizations.

By Kathleen Davis/WESA

In seeking death penalty, government sets aside religious beliefs of some Tree of Life Synagogue shooting victims

“I think it comes from a basic value in a human life and the possibility that you can ask for forgiveness.”
By An-Li Herring/WESA



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