Synagogue targeted by arsonists on the Greek island of Corfu

The Scuola Greca synagogue on the Greek island of Corfu was built during the 17th century in the Venetian architectural style. The Central Board of Jewish Communities in Greece (KIS) and the Jews in Greece strongly condemned the attack against the synagogue on the Ionian island of Corfu by unknown extremists. Vandals broke late last night into the synagogue, piled a number of prayer books on the floor in front of the holy ark and set a fire. Police and fire department of Corfu intervened in time and prevented the fire from spreading into the wooden interior and destroying the historic Scuola Greca synagogue which was built during the 17th century in the Venetian architectural style.

via ejp: Synagogue targeted by arsonists on the Greek island of Corfu