Posts Tagged: Secure Community network
‘A Time for Vigilance’: FBI Director Says Agency on Alert for Threats Against Jewish Community During Passover
The director of the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Wednesday said his agency was on alert for threats posed to the Jewish community...
Peruvian Man Arrested for Slew of Hoax Bomb Threats Against US Jewish Targets
A Peruvian national has been arrested for sending over 150 hoax bomb threats earlier this month to synagogues, Jewish Community Centers, and other institutions across...
After Texas, Jewish Security Network Launches ‘Be Aware’ Community Training Program
JNS.org - The Secure Community Network—the safety and security organization of the Jewish community—launched a new training program to help protect community members from violence...
Connecticut Jewish Community Steps Up Security With Hire Amid Rising Fears of Attacks
As Jewish communities nationwide respond to a rise in antisemitic harassment and violence, the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford has for the first time hired...
US Jewish Officials on Alert for Potential Election-Related Civil Unrest
US Jewish officials are on alert for potential civil unrest following Tuesday’s contentious presidential election. A bulletin issued on Monday by the Secure Community Network (SCN)...
Actor Billy Crystal Raises Kiddush Cup From His Bar Mitzvah in ‘Virtual L’Chaim’ to COVID-19 First Responders
Jewish actor and comedian Billy Crystal hosted a live "Virtual L'Chaim" event on Wednesday night in honor of first responders who have been on the...
Jewish Security Group Issues Guidelines for Synagogues on Arms, Hired Guards
JNS.org - As synagogues nationwide debate whether to have armed individuals in their building to prevent possible terror attacks, the Secure Community Network has issued...
Top American Jewish Official: Middle Eastern Leaders Relieved to See Obama Go, Want US to Take Tougher Line Against Iran
Middle Eastern leaders are looking for the Trump administration to re-engage with the region and take a tougher line against Iran, a top American Jewish...
Chabad Rabbi Donning Tefillin at Boston Marathon Recounts Bomb Horror
Yesterday's bombing at the Boston Marathon is just beginning to crystallize in some people's minds as the tragedy that occurred comes into focus. For others,...
Network Monitors Threats Against U.S. Jewish Communities (VIDEO)
Threats against the U.S. Jewish community are on the rise, but fortunately it has developed a network to identify potential dangers. It's called the Secure...
