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The Trump administration directive — rescinded in a subsequent memo Wednesday — left some wondering if safety funding would be cut
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A new coalition of progressive Jewish groups say the popular Nonprofit Security Grants Program is wrong solution for combating antisemitism
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Fast Forward Yes, you can keep your Jewish-themed event safe in this fraught moment
The Secure Community Network doesn’t just advise synagogues on security. The nonprofit is also helping Jewish programming stay robust in the face of threats
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News How to protect your congregation from swatting and bomb threats during High Holiday services
Several Jewish institutions grappled with these threats from white supremacists this summer, and experts say preparing can help mitigate any disruptions
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News Bomb threats and ‘swatting’ campaign hits dozens of synagogues
At least 26 institutions have experienced incidents since late July as online trolls work together to harass Jews and other religious minorities
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News As camp begins, the Reform movement strengthens ties with Jewish security group
The Union for Reform Judaism is formalizing its relationship with the Secure Community Network, which provides trainings for synagogues across the country
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Fast Forward Jewish Groups Coordinating Security For Jews On Campuses
WASHINGTON (JTA) — Four national Jewish organizations involved in advocating for Jewish university students have launched a security coordination initiative with the national umbrella for Jewish security. Michael Masters, the incoming director of the Secure Community Network, the security arm of national Jewish community organizations, told JTA this week that the Jewish Federations of North…
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