New York’s Central Synagogue is reopening after a fire forced its closing three years ago. Hundreds of workers were involved in the synagogue’s restoration, which cost some $40 million. The fire occurred in August 1998, when workers were repairing an air conditioning unit on the roof of the synagogue.
Keep Jewish Stories in Focus.
JTA has documented Jewish history in real-time for over a century. Keep our journalism strong by joining us in supporting independent, award-winning reporting.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
