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Anthony Housefather is the federal government’s new special adviser on antisemitism. What now?

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 8 Jul

Liberal MP Anthony Housefather's appointment as the Canadian government's special adviser on antisemitism highlights the ongoing challenges and responses amidst rising antisemitic incidents.

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LAPD admits it was unprepared for Sunday’s violent protest outside LA synagogue

JTA · 27 Jun

During a security briefing by the Jewish Federation of Los Angeles following violent clashes outside a synagogue between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel protesters, LAPD officials admitted they were unprepared for the scale of the event despite knowledge of its planning.

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Georgetown’s historic Kesher Israel synagogue set to undergo major renovation, expansion

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 10 Jun

Kesher Israel Congregation, a prominent Modern Orthodox synagogue in Washington, D.C., is embarking on a substantial renovation and expansion project for its building, which has not been updated since 1931.

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Why these Jews are opposed to more federal synagogue security funds

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 4 Apr

A new coalition of progressive Jewish groups is opposing the expansion of the federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program, which provides funding for security improvements in synagogues and other institutions.

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Synagogue Security Expert on the Importance of Volunteer-Led Protection

People of the Pod · 29 Sep 2022

In this podcast episode, Evan Bernstein, CEO and national director of The Community Security Service, discusses the importance of volunteer-led protection in synagogues and Jewish events.

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Opinion | I have been racially profiled by the police. I still want them protecting our synagogues

Forward · 20 Jan 2022

The author, Tyler Samuels, discusses the debate around increased security measures and armed guards at synagogues in the wake of antisemitic attacks.

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Opinion | Can we make our synagogues secure without causing the vulnerable to suffer?

Forward · 18 Jan 2022

The author discusses the issue of synagogue security and its potential impact on vulnerable populations.

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Synagogue hostage-taking prompts a hard look at security

Forward · 18 Jan 2022

The recent hostage-taking incident at Congregation Beth Israel in Texas has led to increased concerns about the security of synagogues and Jewish institutions.

0 Antisemitism Jewish Law

Holiday Checklist: Shofar, Apples, Honey, Gun. This Is Synagogue, Post-Pittsburgh.

Forward · 26 Sep 2019

In light of the recent synagogue shootings in Pittsburgh and Poway, some rabbis are debating whether guns should be permitted in synagogues under the Talmudic concept of adornment, given the increased security concerns during the upcoming High Holidays.

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Over the Middle: The Republican receiver pushing bipartisanship

Amy Spiro in Jewish Insider · 19 Aug 2019

Rep. Anthony Gonzalez, a former NFL player turned freshman Republican congressman from Ohio, has been advocating for bipartisanship and discussing various political issues, including foreign election interference and gun safety.

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Seriously — What’s With All the High Security Synagogues?

Forward · 17 Dec 2016

Rabbi Philip Graubart reflects on the significant increase in security measures at synagogues since the events of 9/11 and the rise of terrorist threats like Al Qaeda and ISIS.