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Mississippi’s Jewish community rallies after antisemitic arson

JL;DR SUMMARY In a powerful display of resilience and unity, Mississippi's Jewish community came together for Shabbat services in a Baptist church after an antisemitic arson attack heavily damaged Beth Israel Congregation, the sole synagogue in Jackson. 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 CommunityJewish LeadershipSynagogueResilienceSolidarityArsonBeth IsraelInterfaith SupportMississippiHistorical Support

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Jackson, Mississippi, United States
"As the sun went down Friday night, Mississippis Jewish community packed the pews of Northminster Baptist Church in Jackson to welcome Shabbat."
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States
"Bnai Israel in Hattiesburg a smaller Mississippi town about 90 miles away   loaned two Torahs and 50 prayer books."
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
"A congregant drove to Memphis to pick up 100 more siddurim from another synagogue."
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
"A synagogue in New Orleans sponsored the Friday night oneg and sent King Cake Challah."
Washington, Washington DC, United States
"said Katz, who traveled from Washington to Mississippi."
New York, United States
"UJA-Federation of New York announced a $100,000 grant to support recovery and rebuilding."

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