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Rutherford synagogue destroyed in fire has served community for over a century
The fire that enveloped a Rutherford synagogue Aug. 8 severely damaged a building that has served the area's Jewish community for over a century.
Rutherford, N.J. Jewish community center, including synagogue, totally destroyed in fire
Congregation Beth El on Montross Avenue has been part of the Rutherford, N.J. community for more than 100 years.
‘It’s devastating’: Rabbi reacts to fire that destroyed NJ synagogue
Rabbi Yitzchok Lerman woke up to flames on Friday inside a New Jersey synagogue that he and his family, including four young children, had lived in. “Our building went up in flames within minutes,” Lerman said.
Fire destroys synagogue in Rutherford, NJ
An investigation is underway into what sparked the fire that destroyed a synagogue in Rutherford, New Jersey. FOX 5 NY's Duarte Geraldino has more.
Rabbi describes escape from Rutherford, N.J. synagogue fire
A rabbi, his wife and four children were inside the building when the fire started, and they all managed to escape. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
N.J. synagogue collapses in fire, rabbi’s family escapes
A synagogue in Rutherford went up in flames early Friday, drawing a response from firefighters across Bergen County before the building collapsed. No injuries were reported, but police said a rabbi and his family escaped unharmed.
Jewish community center in Rutherford, N.J. completely destroyed in fire
A Jewish community center that includes a synagogue burned to the ground in Rutherford, N.J. overnight. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Massive overnight fire engulfs Jewish community center in Rutherford
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Rutherford Fire: Blaze Destroys New Jersey Synagogue
Tragedy has struck yet again for a New Jersey synagogue targeted in a 2012 firebombing. At approximately 2:45 a.m. Friday, Aug. 8, a blaze ripped through Rabbi Yitzchok Lerman and his wife, Bina's, Montross Avenue home and synagogue in Rutherford.
New Jersey Synagogue Burns to Ground as Rabbi and Family Escape
Congregation Beth El in Rutherford, more than a century old, was destroyed. The mayor said there was no indication of arson ...
Historic New Jersey synagogue burns down as rabbi and family barely escape
A rabbi and his family barely escaped with their lives after a historic 125-year-old synagogue in New Jersey consumed by a raging early-morning fire collapsed mere minutes after the family fled the ...
Leaders of the N.J. synagogue that burned to the ground in an overnight blaze vow to rebuild
Rutherford residents stood with members of the Congregation Beth El Friday afternoon wondering what sparked the huge fire that destroyed the synagogue early that morning. Investigators from the Bergen ...
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Rabbi and family safely escape fire at historic New Jersey synagogue
An early investigation of the fire found no evidence of criminal intent. A fire early Friday morning destroyed a historic ...
Historic New Jersey synagogue destroyed in massive fire as rabbi, family ‘luckily’ escape unscathed
A historic New Jersey synagogue was engulfed by a four-alarm fire early Friday morning as a rabbi and his family of six ...
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Fire Destroys Rutherford Chabad
A Rutherford synagogue was destroyed in an overnight fire, but no one was injured, officials said Friday morning, Aug. 8.Congregation Beth-El on Montross Avenue, run by Rabbi Yitzchok Lerman and his ...
Historic New Jersey Synagogue Engulfed in Flames as Rabbi and His Family 'Luckily' Escape Inferno
"Luckily the rabbi and his family ... were able to get out, but the structure is a complete loss,” said Rutherford Police ...
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'Resilient' Beth-El congregation downsizing from iconic synagogue ... - AOL
How Beth-El's synagogue rose from the ashes of a devastating fire The conservative Jewish congregation was founded in 1924 by a group of men who met at the Adaskin Furniture store, at what is ...
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Congregation Beth El – Ner Tamid Stresses Flexibility to Attract ...
By Gall Sigler At a time when Conservative congregations are struggling to draw members, Congregation Beth El – Ner Tamid in Broomall takes a unique approach — a synergy of Conservative tradition ...
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Rabbi's Family Escapes 4-Alarm Fire At NJ Chabad House
Congregation Beth-El on Montross Avenue (or Jewish Meadowlands) run by Rabbi Yitzchok Lerman and his wife, Bina, was ...