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The fire originated in the synagogue's library Saturday, according to Charles Felton, the chief of fire investigation with the Jackson Fire Department.

Felton says a suspect has been arrested and charged.

Local authorities and the FBI are investigating the potential of this being a hate crime.

Eitan Weiss is Israeli consul general of the southeastern United States.

Zach Schimper, president of the Beth Israel congregation, says his community is devastated but ready to rebuild.

No injuries occurred in relation to the fire.

For NPR News, I'm Shamir Mohamed in Jackson, Mississippi.