Fires

Invasive species, protests and forest fires: How planting a tree in Israel became controversial

The Jewish National Fund has planted over 240 million trees in Israel. Critics say they are damaging Israel’s ecosystems and encroaching on previously Arab-owned land.

Israeli firefighters battle 250 blazes over hot, dry weekend

Some 10,000 people were evacuated from their homes.

A view to Neve Shalom, Israel. (Wikimedia Commons/Howard Shippin)

Fire breaks out at Arab-Jewish school for second time in a week

An investigation of the first fire raised suspicion that it was caused by arson.

United States

Israeli firefighters arrive in California to help battle wildfires

United States

Fire causes significant damage at University of Delaware’s Chabad center

United States

Second fire in 5 days burns Chabad Jewish Center in Portland, Ore.

United States

2 Louisiana synagogues catch fire

Global

Aussie Jewish family on the fires: ‘It’s apocalyptic but we’re coping’

Jacob Gross at the yeshiva and synagogue on Canvey Island, UK on Dec. 13, 2019. (Cnaan Liphshiz)

Global

‘Misplaced’ Hanukkah candle caused fire at yeshiva near London

Global

London-area yeshiva burns down on first night of Hanukkah

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