The continued threat to Jewish institutions throughout the nation prompted the formation of Secure Community Network in 2004 as the official homeland security and safety initiative of the organized Jewish community in North America. Dedicated to securing synagogues, and all Jewish institutions—JCCs, camps, and especially those who congregate within—the group offers training on a variety of topics. In fact, Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker of Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas, the victim of January’s terrifying hostage crisis, credited his training with Secure Community Network in his ability to know the correct time and how to facilitate a safe escape for his...
Monitoring Antisemitism Intel
