Fires

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

Martine and Gavin Folden are camping out in a caravan along with their two horses, two dogs and two cats.

By Henry Benjamin January 2, 2020 10:38 am

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

‘Misplaced’ Hanukkah candle caused fire at yeshiva near London

Seven firefighting crews were required to put out the blaze in the yeshiva building at Canvey Island.

December 24, 2019 12:03 pm

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

London-area yeshiva burns down on first night of Hanukkah

The Jewish learning center of Canvey Island had polystyrene ceiling tiles, which are widely considered a fire hazard.

December 23, 2019 7:09 am

Historic former synagogue in Ukraine destroyed in fire

By Marcy Oster November 18, 2019 12:36 pm

Wildfires across California lead to closing of some Jewish institutions and evacuations

By Marcy Oster October 29, 2019 2:11 pm

Body of Jewish victim of Santa Barbara boat fire returned to New Jersey for burial

By Marcy Oster September 9, 2019 11:22 am

Israel aiding Brazil in fight against devastating fires in the Amazon

By Marcus M. Gilban August 26, 2019 7:15 am

San Francisco-area synagogue fire destroys building

By Sam Sokol August 15, 2019 11:38 am

Fire that destroyed Israeli community founded by Shlomo Carlebach is suspected arson

By Marcy Oster May 26, 2019 10:47 am

Over 1,000 fires extinguished throughout Israel

By Marcy Oster May 26, 2019 10:26 am

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