Ahead of the High Holidays that begin this week, a network of Jewish security experts and religious leaders hosted several webinars to help prepare for the season.
Among the topics: How to respond to an “active threat” targeting the Jewish community, and how to stop severe bleeding.
Over recent years — in the face of increased antisemitic threats and violence — the season also is a time of heightened vigilance.
“The High Holidays are about renewal — about trying to build a better world,” said Rabbi Noah Farkas, president of the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles.
Earlier this month, the Orthodox Union, the largest Orthodox Jewish umbrella organization, announced a partnership with the Community Security Service, a leading Jewish security organization, to encourage more Orthodox congregation members to volunteer for security training.
Persons:
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Organizations:
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Locations:
Rosh, Yom Kippur, Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Reseda, U.S, Reseda ., Pittsburgh, Jewish Federations of North America, Canada, Southern California, Angeles, California, Texas, New Jersey, Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey