The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh’s Security Team wishes you a Happy Passover! There will not be a newsletter next week.
Please Be Aware
Local police have been notified about Passover services as well as communal Seders; you may see an increased police presence at some of our locations in an abundance of caution.
We are actively monitoring the threat environment for the Passover holiday. Please continue to be vigilant and report anything suspicious to 911 and then to us. See the SCN bulletin here: SCN Bulletin: 2026 Passover Threat Assessment
The 2026 NFL Draft is less than a month away. If you’re planning on attending any of the events surrounding the Draft, please see this helpful guide created by Visit Pittsburgh: 2026 NFL Draft Pittsburgh | Official Fan Guide & Visitor Info | Visit Pittsburgh
So far in 2026 we have logged 65 incidents in our Virtual Command Center which is in comparison to 62 at this time last year. Please continue to report any suspicious incidents via the Incident Report Form.
Security Matters in the News This Week
- DHS official calls for increased vigilance for Jewish communities ahead of Passover, World Cup, America’s Semiquincentennial (jewishinsider.com)
- Man convicted of hate crime for attacking Israeli in New York after Oct. 7 (www.timesofisrael.com)
- ‘Moving forward and celebrating’ in Michigan, as second set of post-attack simchas approach (JNS.org)
BluePoint Status
BluePoint is now live in 34 of the 36 locations. Police boxes have been installed at 29 of our organizations, enabling law enforcement to have immediate access in an emergency.
Security Resources and/or Training
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...
A Practical Discussion on Physical Security Improvements
Ask the Security Experts Join Secure Community Network for an interactive conversation about today’s most important physical security challenges. Hear practical recommendations from a nationally recognized security expert and leave with strategies you can put into action. PREPARE • PLAN • STRENGTHEN Speakers Debbie Gottlieb Director of Grants Management Secure Community Network Jeffrey Slotnick Founder & President, Setracon
In the event of an emergency, please be aware that we have adopted the Standard Response Protocol to best communicate across communities and emergency response teams.
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If you need Go Bags, Emergency Safety Procedures Flip Charts or medical supplies contact Erin Fagan at efagan@jfedpgh.org or 412-992-5252.
