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‘We are not made of wood and paper’: Jackson synagogue marks first Shabbat after arson

By Grace Gilson (JTA) — JACKSON, Mississippi — The emotion was palpable in the pews Friday night at Beth Israel Congregation’s first Shabbat service since its synagogue was targeted by an arsonist last week. “We will not only survive, we … Read More >

Statement from Jewish Federations of North America regarding the Jan. 10, 2026 arson attack on Jackson, Mississippi’s Beth Israel Congregation

Suspect charged in arson that damaged Jackson, Mississippi’s only synagogue

By Asaf Elia-Shalev (JTA) — A suspect has been arrested and charged with arson in connection with a fire that tore through Beth Israel Congregation, the only synagogue in Jackson, Mississippi, early Saturday morning, authorities said, as federal agents investigate … Read More >

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‘We are not made of wood and paper’: Jackson synagogue marks first Shabbat after arson

Statement from Jewish Federations of North America regarding the Jan. 10, 2026 arson attack on Jackson, Mississippi’s Beth Israel Congregation

Suspect charged in arson that damaged Jackson, Mississippi’s only synagogue

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