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How one non-profit trains Jews to deal with terrorists, ambushes —and helped end an armed standoff in Texas

With violent antisemitic incidents reaching all time highs across the country, a Chicago-based non-profit is teaching Jews how to protect themselves and, in some cases, how to fight back. Since its ...
The New York Times

With Watchful Eyes, a Nationwide Network Tracks Antisemitic Threats

The mass shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh led to arguably the most ambitious effort ever undertaken to protect Jewish institutions in America. The command center of the ...
The Forward

Yes, you can keep your Jewish-themed event safe in this fraught moment

It’s not unusual these days for a venue hosting a Jewish author or cultural event to get threatening messages and sometimes even cancel because it’s not worth the risk. Or a Jewish group wants to rent ...
abcnews4

Charleston Jewish Federation to host national security expert amid rising anti-Semitism

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The Charleston Jewish Federation will host Secure Community Network (SCN) National Director and CEO Michael Masters on Friday morning. He will be providing his insights into ...
The Jewish Exponent

Jewish Federation Hires Cortney Voorhees as Deputy Security Director

In 2021, the Jewish Federations of North America launched a $130 million campaign to help local federations establish community security initiatives. The next year, the Jewish Federation of Greater ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

News Nuggets: Jewish Federation of San Diego hires new Community Security Director, San Diego survey

The Secure Community Network (SCN), the official safety and security organization for the Jewish community in North America, and Jewish Federation of San Diego (Federation) recently announced the ...