Please Be Aware
On December 3, protesters disrupted a private Israeli Consulate event held at LA’s Wilshire Boulevard Temple. The protestors had registered to attend and once inside disrupted the event by yelling antisemitic slurs at attendees and damaging Temple property. Israeli Consulate security was able to push them out. Protestors had planned in advance to do this and CSI LA, as well as LAPD, were aware and prepared but despite vetting the list, some protestors still made it into the crowd. See articles below for more details.
Elijah Alexander King, a California man has been charged federally with making violent threats against synagogues via social media. In late August, King posted on social media, “I’m gonna blow up every synagogue in a 20-mile radius” and “This is a real threat send the police and report me for terrorism” among other threats. King was arrested on November 6 and faces up to at least 15 years in prison if convicted. Read more at SCN Applauds Federal Law Enforcement After California Man Indicted Following Violent Online Threats Targeting Synagogues.
We are hosting an online PCCD Security Grant Workshop on Tuesday, December 16 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM. Learn best practices to secure this grant funding to include budgeting, narrative writing and implementation. Please RSVP to efagan@jfedpgh.org if you are planning to attend. Learn more at jewishpgh.org/event/pccd-security-grant-workshop.
Local intelligence partners just released a bulletin titled “Heightened Threat of Violence from Terrorism Actors Throughout Winter Holidays,” anticipating the risk of lone actors targeting large events and mass gatherings during the holiday season. Please continue to report suspicious activity to 911 and then to us via our Incident Report Form.
So far in 2025, we have logged 295 incidents in our Virtual Command Center. This compares to 283 for 2024 and a total of 300 for all of 2023. 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
- Incoming mayor’s top cop pick is a familiar face to Jewish Pittsburghers (jewishchronicle.com)
- 2 arrested after pro-Palestinian protest disrupts event on LA synagogue campus (jewishchronicle.com)
- Los Angeles synagogue vandalized during protest, LAPD says (cbsnews.com)
- Security app Go Vigilant launches (jewishchronicle.com)
- Jewish groups decry two years probation for man who attacked Jewish students in Chicago (jns.org)
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Security Resources and/or Training
High Holiday Readiness: Practical Steps for Communities and Campuses
Is your community ready for the High Holidays? Securing Our Space offers practical guidance to strengthen both physical security and personal preparedness. Learn how to implement layered security measures, keep your emergency supplies accessible, and empower your community to respond confidently and effectively during an incident. As we approach the High Holidays, proactive planning is essential to ensuring our communities remain safe, welcoming, and prepared. The Secure Community Network (SCN) ...
PCCD Grant Workshop
Pittsburgh, PA 15219 United States + Google Map
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Security team invites nonprofits and faith communities to a workshop on applying for the FY27 the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime & Delinquency (PCCD) Nonprofit Security Grant Fund. This grant supports organizations serving individuals at risk of hate crimes. We’ll cover grant guidelines, security assessments, threat documentation, budgeting, narrative writing and implementation.
Guardian: Identify. Protect. Respond.
Guardians take personal responsibility for the safety and security of themselves, their families and their communities. Learn the skillsets that help you identify, protect and respond to all hazards and become an Active Bystander in your community. As we approach the High Holidays, proactive planning is essential to ensuring our communities remain safe, welcoming, and prepared. The Secure Community Network (SCN) is pleased to announce our 2026 High Holidays Safety and Security Webinar Series, de...
Guardian: Identify. Protect. Respond.
Guardians take personal responsibility for the safety and security of themselves, their families and their communities. Learn the skillsets that help you identify, protect and respond to all hazards and become an Active Bystander in your community. As we approach the High Holidays, proactive planning is essential to ensuring our communities remain safe, welcoming, and prepared. The Secure Community Network (SCN) is pleased to announce our 2026 High Holidays Safety and Security Webinar Series, de...
Welcoming, Inclusive & Prepared
This session addresses critical emergency preparedness considerations for all congregants, with a focus on elderly attendees, individuals with mobility challenges, families with children, neurodiverse members and caregivers. The program features experts who implemented a practical, inclusive model, offering lessons and best practices for easy adoption in your own community. As we approach the High Holidays, proactive planning is essential to ensuring our communities remain safe, welcoming, and p...
Power of Hello Training
The Power of Hello training equips you with the knowledge and skills to observe and evaluate suspicious behaviors. It empowers you to mitigate potential risk by knowing when to seek additional help. When used effectively, the right words can be a powerful tool. As we approach the High Holidays, proactive planning is essential to ensuring our communities remain safe, welcoming, and prepared. The Secure Community Network (SCN) is pleased to announce our 2026 High Holidays Safety and Security Webin...
Power of Hello Training
The Power of Hello training equips you with the knowledge and skills to observe and evaluate suspicious behaviors. It empowers you to mitigate potential risk by knowing when to seek additional help. When used effectively, the right words can be a powerful tool. As we approach the High Holidays, proactive planning is essential to ensuring our communities remain safe, welcoming, and prepared. The Secure Community Network (SCN) is pleased to announce our 2026 High Holidays Safety and Security Webin...
Ensuring Readiness, Security and Empowerment for the High Holidays
Is your community ready for the High Holidays? Securing Our Space offers practical guidance to strengthen both physical security and personal preparedness. Learn how to implement layered security measures, keep your emergency supplies accessible and empower your community to respond confidently and effectively during an incident. As we approach the High Holidays, proactive planning is essential to ensuring our communities remain safe, welcoming, and prepared. The Secure Community Network (SCN) i...
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