Please Be Aware
Saturday, October 10 has been designated a “Global Day for Palestine” by Global Alliance for Palestine and may result in local and international demonstrations. We are monitoring this closely and will advise if there are concerns or issues, especially as it relates to potential protests or disruptions.
Secure Community Network (SCN) launched Standing with Strength: Stories of Survival, a new oral history project developed with Emmy- and Golden Globe-nominated producer Craig Turk. The project brings together 10 survivors, witnesses, and family members who revisit the moments that changed their lives, sharing what happened, how they responded, and the lessons that helped them survive. Those firsthand lessons are now being incorporated into security training programs across North America, helping community members build the skills needed to recognize, prepare for, and respond to critical incidents. To watch this video, visit Standing with Strength: Stories of Survival – Secure Community Network.
Federation is partnering with the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh in an event called Learning How to Keep Our Kids Safe Online. Come and hear from experts of the FBI, U.S. Attorney’s Office and the PA State Police. There will be 2 sessions, October 8 and October 15 from 6-8 PM. For more information and to register for this free event visit jewishpgh.org/event/safety.
So far in 2026 we have logged 231 incidents in our Virtual Command Center which is in comparison to 261 at this time last year. Please continue to report any suspicious incidents via the Incident Report Form.
Security Matters in the News This Week
- Israel: Flydubai pilot tried to hijack Tel Aviv flight, all passengers safe (jpost.com)
- Bronx man charged with hate crime for allegedly threatening Jewish man in Crown Heights with knife (jns.com)
- Hero cop stopped synagogue massacre in Canada as Jewish group calls for armed guards (msn.com)
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