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After October 7th, All US Jews Need Security Training

The high threat level means communities must tighten security, including by empowering members to protect their own...

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Community Security Service Statement on Colleyville Synagogue Incident

The Community Security Service (The CSS) expresses deep concern over the hostage situation at Congregation Beth Israel i...

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Community Security Service Statement on Colleyville Synagogue Incident
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CSS and National Council of Young Israel Form Partnership to Expand Volunteer Security Opportunities

New York, NY, January 6, 2022 … The Community Security Service (The CSS) and the National Council of Young Israel (NCYI)...

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CSS and National Council of Young Israel Form Partnership to Expand Volunteer Security Opportunities
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The CSS and ADL Form Partnership to Improve Safety on the Ground for Jewish Institutions

New York, NY, September 30, 2021 – The Community Security Service (The CSS) and ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) announc...

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The CSS and ADL Form Partnership to Improve Safety on the Ground for Jewish Institutions
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‘We feel unsafe’ rabbi reacts to anti-semetic vandalism.

CNN's Nick Watt reports on the rise of anti-Semitic acts across the United States as police in Arizona...

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‘We feel unsafe’ rabbi reacts to anti-semetic vandalism.
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New statistics confirm that new york city is in the midst of a disturbing rise in hate crimes

New statistics confirm that New York City is in the midst of a disturbing rise in hate crimes....

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New statistics confirm that new york city is in the midst of a disturbing rise in hate crimes
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CSS Ceo Evan Bernstein live on i24 news’ the rundown with Calev Ben-David

CSS Ceo Evan Bernstein live on i24 news’ the rundown with Calev Ben-David...

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CSS Ceo Evan Bernstein live on i24 news’ the rundown with Calev Ben-David
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Jews ‘Taking Ownership of Their Own Security’ Is Key to Countering Antisemitic Threat in US, Top Community Official Argues

Over the space of less than three years, the challenge of securing Jewish communities from outside attack leapt to the t...

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Jews ‘Taking Ownership of Their Own Security’ Is Key to Countering Antisemitic Threat in US, Top Community Official Argues
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Pandemic and right-wing extremism create perfect storm of hate

Jewish communities in New York City and across the country tighten security protocols as threats mount...

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Pandemic and right-wing extremism create perfect storm of hate
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Jewish leaders respond to antisemitic cyberattack on NY Jewish school

DIASPORA AFFAIRS: One Jewish school’s logo was recently replaced with a swastika on its homepage...

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Jewish leaders respond to antisemitic cyberattack on NY Jewish school
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A Year on From Deadly Attacks, New York Jews Fear Even Greater Antisemitism in 2021

Twelve months after the murderous assaults in Jersey City and Monsey, the Jewish community is bracing for more antisemit...

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A Year on From Deadly Attacks, New York Jews Fear Even Greater Antisemitism in 2021
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New york jews were ready to unite against anti-semitism after 2 deadly attacks. Then covid happened.

When 25,000 Jews marched across the Brooklyn Bridge on Jan. 5, Evan Bernstein felt something he hadn’t experienced...

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New york jews were ready to unite against anti-semitism after 2 deadly attacks. Then covid happened.
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Keep synagogues safe – from COVID-19 and from terrorism

DIASPORA AFFAIRS: Following 2018’s attack in Pittsburgh, there has been a surge in American Jews being trained to defend...

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Keep synagogues safe – from COVID-19 and from terrorism