Historic Mississippi Synagogue Torched in Arson Attack, Suspect Arrested
Summary
A fire severely damaged Beth Israel Congregation, a historic synagogue in Jackson, Mississippi. Authorities arrested a suspect and identified the fire as arson. The incident occurred during the Jewish Sabbath, but no one was hurt.Key Facts
- A fire heavily damaged Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi, early Saturday.
- Two Torah scrolls were destroyed, and five others were damaged by smoke.
- This synagogue was previously bombed by the Ku Klux Klan in 1967.
- Authorities have arrested a suspect, and investigations are ongoing to see if it is a hate crime.
- The fire occurred during Shabbat, the Jewish day of rest, but no congregants were injured.
- The Jackson Fire Department, FBI, and ATF are involved in the investigation.
- Local and state agencies, including the state Homeland Security Office, are also part of the investigation efforts.
- Many local worship centers have extended support to Beth Israel after the attack.
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