At its peak , New Birth had around 25,000 members , and Long 's sermons were broadcast around the globe . ' Long writes a letter of apology to the Anti - Defamation League . In a ceremony , Long was wrapped in a Torah scroll and a ` ` king '' He says the recent fire at his church was not his fault . ` ` I am deeply sorry , '' Long writes . Jewish leader says apology ` ` heartfelt , sincere , humble ''
' Long writes a letter of apology to the Anti - Defamation League . In a ceremony , Long was wrapped in a Torah scroll and a ` ` king '' He says the recent fire at his church was not his fault . ` ` I am deeply sorry , '' Long writes . Jewish leader says apology ` ` heartfelt , sincere , humble ''