Tag: Synagogue

Arson on a Synagogue by a white supremacist caught on video Throughout the alarming surge of hate crimes in recent years, perpetrators have vandalized and burned down various places of worship all the while remaining unapologetic and showing no remorse. These vicious acts of bias are mostly rooted in the rising of blatant racism, xenophobia, and white nationalist ideology. Often times, these crimes go unpunished because of improper surveillance, or the offenders have found ways to evade the law as they...

As Hanukah continues to roll out, let’s shine a light on a historic synagogue that was the first to be run by LGBTQ Jewish members. In Los Angeles, California stands the Beth Chayim Chadashim or the House of New Life Synagogue. This building is a cultural landmark as it is the world’s first LGBTQ synagogue. The BBC was founded in 1972 on the principle of including and celebrating a diverse community of people practicing the Jewish faith. Speaking to Buzzfeed, the BBC’s...