Please Be Aware
A report published by the Combat Antisemitism Movement has recorded 694 antisemitic incidents worldwide in August 2025. This is an average of 22.4 per day globally. Overall, this is a 15.7% increase compared to August 2024. The United States had the highest amount with 162 incidents followed by Greece, the United Kingdom, Canada then France. This report only captures incidents formally reported to authorities. Please continue to report any incidents to us using the incident reporting form below. For the full report see top article below.
So far in 2025, we have logged 254 incidents in our Virtual Command Center. This compares to 235 for 2024. We continue to collaborate closely with law enforcement to monitor potential threat activity. Please continue to report any suspicious incidents via the Incident Report Form.
Security Matters in the News This Week
- Global antisemitism surged in August, with US logging most incidents, report finds (ynetnews.com)
- Man who attacked Jews in NYC becomes cause célèbre for anti-Israel activists (timesofisrael.com)
- Syracuse students charged with hate crime after pork is tossed in Jewish frat on Rosh Hashanah (nypost.com)
- Dearborn man sentenced after antisemitic tirade at Temple Beth El (detroitnews.com)
BluePoint Status
Charles Morris installation is now complete. BluePoint is now live in 33 of the 36 locations. Police boxes have been installed at 29 of our organizations, enabling law enforcement to have immediate access in an emergency.
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Cyber Security & Digital Media Safety: Part A
Green Tree, PA 15205 United States + Google Map
Students are More Connected Than Ever to Technology How do we keep them safe in the world of digital media? The Jewish Federation joins forces with the Catholic Schools Office of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, the FBI, the US Attorney General's Office and the PA State Police to educate learners and families. PART A: October 8 at 6:00 PM Learn more about the dangers our kids are facing each and every day from the experts. PART B: October 15 at 6:00 PM Join us again for a Hands-on technology workshop ...
Cyber Security & Digital Media Safety: Part B
Green Tree, PA 15205 United States + Google Map
Students are More Connected Than Ever to Technology How do we keep them safe in the world of digital media? The Jewish Federation joins forces with the Catholic Schools Office of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, the FBI, the US Attorney General's Office and the PA State Police to educate learners and families. PART A: October 8 at 6:00 PM Learn more about the dangers our kids are facing each and every day from the experts. PART B: October 15 at 6:00 PM Join us again for a Hands-on technology workshop ...
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