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MS HC50
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/25/2026
Primary Sponsor
Dana Underwood McLean
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AI Summary
- Condemns the arson attack on Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi on January 10, 2026, characterizing it as an antisemitic hate crime
- Beth Israel Congregation, founded in 1860, is the only synagogue in Mississippi's capital city and the state's largest and most vibrant Jewish congregation
- The congregation has previously been targeted by hate crimes, including a 1967 Ku Klux Klan bombing of their temple on Old Canton Road and a subsequent bombing of Rabbi Perry Nussbaum's home
- Calls on all Mississippians to reject antisemitism in all forms and declares the Legislature's firm support for the Jewish community
- Directs copies of the resolution be furnished to Beth Israel Congregation and the Capitol Press Corps
Legislative Description
Beth Israel Congregation; condemn arson attack upon.
Last Action
Referred To Rules
2/25/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/25/2026
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