The Congregation Mayim Chayim, a Messianic Jewish synagogue in Daphne, received a threatening email stating that synagogues across Alabama could be blown up, according to their security team. The Daphne Police, Baldwin County Sheriffs and the Mobile Bomb Squad were notified.

The Baldwin County's Sheriff Department released this statement to the press concerning the event:

On the morning of December 16, 2023, the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Congregation Mayim Chayim located on County Road 64 in Daphne in reference to a bomb threat.

Deputies, along with Daphne Police and Fire, responded to the location to secure the area and investigate. Mobile Police Department’s Bomb Squad also responded to assist, and it was determined that the threat was not credible, and no explosives were located. The area is considered safe, and all first responders have left the area.

The building was not occupied when the Deputies arrived, and no services were taking place at the time of this call. Our preliminary investigation has revealed that this threat may be part of a nationwide hoax; however, this incident is still under investigation.

While it is unfortunate that we must spend resources on a hoax or even give this sort of activity attention, we are sharing this information out of an abundance of caution. Our primary concern is the safety and well-being of all our citizens.

The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office would like to use this incident as a reminder, “If you see something, say something.” Always report any legitimate suspicious activity you come across. Thank you to our local, state, and federal partners who helped in this investigation. Have a safe weekend.