A week later, Michigan synagogue targeted in attack releases photos of interior devastation

A Michigan synagogue on Thursday posted photos on social media of major fire damage that occurred when an attacker drove a pickup truck into the building last week before killing himself. One image shows tables of fruits and snacks left uneaten when the midday strike occurred near an early childhood education room at Temple Israel in suburban Detroit. Photos reveal loose wires in the hallway, an exposed ceiling and blackened walls, including an array of celebratory photos ruined by fire. Sprinklers ran for hours. The synagogue decided to share photos after an earlier release of law enforcement images was “incredibly triggering” to members of Temple Israel, Rabbi Josh Bennett told The Associated Press. “We share these images because our community deserves to see our building through the eyes of love, not through the lens of spectacle. This is our sacred space, and we will be the ones to tell its story,” Temple Israel said on Facebook, sharing the images along with a link to contribute to rebuilding efforts. Ayman Ghazali, 41, rammed his pickup through a synagogue door on March 12, striking a security guard, after he sat in the parking lot for two hours. Security staff exchanged gunfire with
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