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VandalismReligious Discrimination

Synagogue in Jackson, Mississippi set on fire

A fire was set at Beth Israel Congregation, the only synagogue in Jackson, Mississippi, destroying its library, office spaces and Torah scrolls. Police arrested a suspect; no one was injured.

  • Jackson, United States
  • Jan 10, 2026
  • Severity 3 of 5 — Property damage or vandalism

Reported by 2 sources

  1. nos.nl/artikel/2597831-synagoge-in-mississippi-in-brand-gestoken-verdachte-aangehouden
  2. algemeiner.com/2026/01/12/when-a-synagogue-burns-in-mississippi-the-jewish-community-is-on-trial/
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