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Improvements that go beyond the traditional security measures, such as alarm systems, that institutions have long used to protect themselves are crucial in a new age of security awareness.

For more information on how to secure your synagogue with more concrete security enhancements, procedures, terrorist-risk insurance, and other mechanisms, please explore the resources below.

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Security Briefings and Planning
During these challenging times, many congregational leaders are concerned about how to best help congregants feel safe and secure while participating in congregational worship, programs, activities, and events.
Once you know what is needed, you can improve your security.
A quarterly newsletter providing valuable information on how to keep your congregation or Jewish institution safe.
It is a simple and unfortunate fact: Jewish institutions have a special need for security.
The High Holy Days and other special events raise special security concerns for the Jewish community.
Depending on the nature and complexity of the institution, an assessment by security professionals might be required.
Approaching Security in the 21st Century
URJ: Memo to Congregations on DHS funding of Synagogue Security
Our congregations will now have to decide whether or not, and how, to use any of the funding.
Rabbi David Saperstein Comments About Homeland Security Funding for Non-profits and Synagogues
American Jews and the Current Challenges of Church-State Separation. October 19, 2004
URJ & Jewish Reconstructionist Federation to Congress: Opposing the 'High Risk Nonprofit Security Enhancement Act of 2004'
This legislation, though earnest and compassionate in intent, seriously weakens the wall separating church and state, which is a vital protector of religious liberty for all Americans.
Synagogue Security Conference Call Audio - February 2003 (14MB)
Synagogue Security Conference Call Summary - February 2003 (DOC)
Synagogue security is an urgent issue for us, as we know it is for all of you; we wanted to reach out to congregations to provide the latest insight into the current situation and resources on how to address the issues we are dealing with.
ADL: Keeping Your Jewish Institution Safe
This security awareness manual is designed to help you begin the process of thinking about security for your institution.


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