18-year-old suspect arrested in Austin synagogue arson case

In a statement, Rabbi Steve Folberg, the senior rabbi at Congregation Beth Israel, thanked the investigators for their work on the case and noted a recent increase in antisemitic incidents in Texas.

A fire was found outside Congregation Beth Israel in Austin, Texas Sunday, Oct. 31.

A fire was found outside Congregation Beth Israel in Austin, Texas Sunday, Oct. 31.

(photo credit: COURTESY OF AUSTIN FIRE DEPARTMENT)

BySHIRA HANAU/JTA

NOVEMBER 12, 2021 04:50

Updated: NOVEMBER 12, 2021 05:02