Jan 14, 2026

Help Mississippi’s Jewish Community Rebuild in the Wake of an Arson Attack

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation and its Jewish Community Relations Council are horrified and angered at the arson attack on Mississippi's Beth Israel Congregation, the state's oldest synagogue and a staple of the Jewish community. This senseless act caused significant damage to a sacred space that has served the Jewish community for generations. Federation has established an assistance fund to help the community recover and rebuild. Click here to make a secure online donation now. As always, Federation will absorb all administrative costs so 100 percent of funds donated will be forwarded to Beth Israel Congregation. Donation checks with the notation “Mississippi Synagogue Fund” can be mailed to: Greater Miami Jewish Federation, 4200 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33137. For assistance, you may also call 305.576.4000.