Rep. Haley Stevens Condemns Anti-Semitic Attack on Beth Israel Congregation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This weekend, a fire severely damaged the historic Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi in an act of suspected arson.

In response to the attack on the Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi, MI Congresswoman Haley Stevens issued the following statement. 

“The attack on the Beth Israel Congregation is a painful reminder that antisemitism remains a real and dangerous threat in our country. 

“This violence echoes the horrors of the 1967 bombing by the Ku Klux Klan — an act of evil that sought to silence the congregation’s calls for civil rights and equal justice. Neither bombs then nor fire today will break the resilience or spirit of this community. 

“Antisemitism has no place in Mississippi or Michigan or anywhere in America. The Jewish community deserves to feel safe practicing their faith. When hatred targets one community, it threatens us all. I stand in solidarity with the members of Beth Israel Congregation and Jewish families across our country. We must be unequivocal in condemning this act. I am grateful for the swift response by authorities and will continue fighting to ensure that our communities are protected and those responsible are held fully accountable. 

“Now more than ever, we must come together to reject hatred and reaffirm our shared commitment to dignity, safety, and respect for one another.”

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