Arson fire at Mississippi synagogue sparks memories, concerns across Nashville's Jewish community

‘Strong’ Jew-hatred in US south behind arson attack on Mississippi synagogue, historian says

“This is the first time in American history that the same exact synagogue has been hit twice for the same fundamental cause, which is blaming the Jew for the problems that the perpetrator perceives exist,” Gary Zola told JNS.The post…

Arson fire at Mississippi synagogue sparks memories, concerns across Nashville's Jewish community

An arson fire at Beth Israel Synagogue in Jackson, Mississippi, is drawing reflection on the past and renewing fears about antisemitic violence far beyond the state.

Burned books, children’s questions: The aftermath of an attack on Mississippi’s largest synagogue

Almost 60 years ago, the KKK bombed Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi. Decades later, a new attack has the congregation rebuilding again.

FBI: Suspect admits to arson of synagogue in Mississippi due to its ‘Jewish ties’

A photo of a fire. Photo courtesy of Christopher Burns of Unsplash. By JESSICA RUSSAK-HOFFMAN JNS Stephen Spencer Pittman’s father called the FBI after his 19-year-old son admitted to setting fire intentionally to the only synagogue in Jackson, Miss., according to an affidavit that a federal agent filed with the U.S. District Court for the

Clarksdale's Jewish community reacts to Beth Israel Congregation fire

Jewish Clarksdale residents and other members of the community discussed their thoughts and feelings after a fire was set to Beth Israel Congregation in northeast Jackson on the morning of Saturday, Jan. 10.