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After synagogue arson, Jackson’s Jews find solidarity, and complexity, at interfaith prayer service

JL;DR SUMMARY In the aftermath of a devastating arson attack on Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi, the local Jewish community found solidarity through an interfaith prayer service. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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Jewish CommunityBible BeltNaacpBeth Israel CongregationArson AttackHistorical TiesAntsemitismJackson MississippiInterfaith Prayer ServiceChristian Solidarity

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Jackson, Mississippi, United States
"JACKSON, Mississippi  Days after their synagogue was burned in an arson attack, dozens of Jews in this city stood for prayer in a communal service."
Oberlin, Ohio, United States
"Shari Rabin, an associate professor of Jewish studies and religion at Oberlin College and the author of the 2025 book The Jewish South: An American History, told the Jewish Telegraphic Agency that synagogues facing attacks in the South had largely been met by support from the community, even as Jews have also faced antisemitism in the region."
Los Angeles, California, United States
"Derrick Johnson, NAACP President and CEO, attends the 56th NAACP Image Awards Creative Honors at The Novo on February 21, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Paras Griffin/WireImage)"

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