Stewart Ain and Jacob Kornbluh

‘Now it is an imperative:’ Synagogue hostage-taking prompts a hard look at security

Once the hostages at Beth Israel were safe, Jews turned their attention to every other synagogue — and Jewish community center, day school and camp. Just how secure are they? And what should be done to make them safer? Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker, the spiritual leader of the Texas synagogue, said he drew on security training…