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What happened to the Mississippi synagogue?

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A fire, determined to be arson, caused significant damage to Beth Israel synagogue in Jackson, Mississippi. No injuries were reported, but a suspect with burns was arrested. The FBI is investigating the incident as a possible hate crime. The synagogue, previously bombed in 1967, lost several torahs, its library, and offices. The congregation plans to rebuild and continue services elsewhere during repairs.

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Suspect arrested in alleged arson attack at Mississippi synagogue

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  • Fire severely damaged Beth Israel synagogue in Jackson, Mississippi
  • Authorities determined the fire was arson using video evidence 19s
  • A suspect was arrested with non-life-threatening burns 23s
  • FBI is investigating the incident as a possible hate crime 30s
  • Synagogue will continue services elsewhere during reconstruction 50s

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Suspect arrested in alleged arson attack at Mississippi synagogue
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CBS News
8 hours ago
Suspect arrested in alleged arson attack at Mississippi synagogue

A fire tore through Beth Israel congregation in Jackson, Mississippi, causing significant damage. Authorities confirmed it was arson, and a suspect with non-life-threatening burns was arrested.

Suspect arrested in alleged arson attack at Mississippi synagogue
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Suspect arrested in alleged arson attack at Mississippi synagogue

The fire department is working with federal agencies, including the FBI, to investigate the incident as a possible hate crime.

Suspect arrested in alleged arson attack at Mississippi synagogue
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8 hours ago
Suspect arrested in alleged arson attack at Mississippi synagogue

Beth Israel, a 160-year-old synagogue, was previously bombed by KKK members in 1967.

Mississippi's oldest synagogue targeted in arson attack
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21 hours ago
Mississippi's oldest synagogue targeted in arson attack

FBI and local authorities are investigating a possible hate crime after the oldest and only synagogue in Jackson was attacked.

Mississippi's oldest synagogue targeted in arson attack
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21 hours ago
Mississippi's oldest synagogue targeted in arson attack

Fire destroyed several torahs, the synagogue's library, and administrative offices, but no members were injured.

Mississippi's oldest synagogue targeted in arson attack
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Mississippi's oldest synagogue targeted in arson attack

The FBI has a suspect in custody with non-life-threatening burns, but has not released the suspect's name.

Mississippi's oldest synagogue targeted in arson attack
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Mississippi's oldest synagogue targeted in arson attack

The congregation, devastated by the attack, is determined to rebuild and continue serving as the Jewish spiritual home in Jackson.

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