Beth Israel fire under investigation. Horhn calls it 'religious hatred'

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

50% : "We stand with Beth Israel and Jackson's Jewish community.
49% : Beth Israel is Jackson's oldest synagogue, dating to before the U.S. Civil War.
47% : " "ADL is in direct contact with Beth Israel Congregation leadership, local community leaders, and law enforcement officials to provide support and resources during this difficult time.
44% : "ADL is aware of and horrified by the arson attack that occurred in the early morning hours of Saturday at Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi, the state's largest synagogue and a synagogue with deep historical significance to both the Jewish and civil rights communities," said Regional Director Lindsay Bach Friedman in a statement.
39% : "Jackson stands with Beth Israel and the Jewish community, and we'll do everything we can to support them and hold accountable anyone who tries to spread fear and hate here," Horhn said.
37% : A fire broke out at Beth Israel, Jackson's only Jewish synagogue, early Saturday morning.
31% : "Beth Israel survived a KKK bombing in 1967.
16% : * Jackson Mayor John Horhn condemned the incident as a targeted attack on religious freedom.
9% : Jackson Mayor John Horhn on Sunday condemned a fire that broke out overnight at Beth Israel, the city's only Jewish synagogue, calling the incident a targeted attack on religious freedom and the safety of Jackson residents.

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