Please Be Aware
We continue to remain in a heightened threat environment because of HAMAS’ attack on Israel on Oct. 7th. We are working in close collaboration with law enforcement to monitor potential threat activity. There are no known or direct threats related to our Pittsburgh Jewish community.
This week, DHS, FBI, and NCTC issued a Joint Intelligence Bulletin (JIB) that assesses which lone offenders inspired by, or reacting to, the ongoing Israel–HAMAS conflict pose the most likely threat to Americans, especially Jewish, Muslim, and Arab communities in the United States. Though there are no known threats at this time, foreign terrorist organizations and their supporters remain committed to attacking the United States within and beyond our borders.
The FBI released Hate Crime Statistics for 2022. Hate Crimes directed at the Jewish community comprised 64% of religiously motivated hate crimes, a significant rise from last year. Jews continue to be the most targeted group of any religion. More information can be found on the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer.
FBI and DHS issued a notification to advise of an ongoing issue of potential public safety concern consequent to the Hamas attacks in Israel.
Yesterday, the Jewish Federation’s Facebook and Twitter account was defaced, replacing the current graphics with the Palestinian flag and “Stop the Genocide”. Law enforcement is investigating this. This is a reminder to practice good cyber hygiene, especially as HAMAS has called for low level cyber-attacks at our Jewish organizations.
Continue to be vigilant. Report suspicious behavior to 911 and then the Jewish Federation via the Incident Report Form.
Security Matters in the News This Week
- ‘I am going to take every one of you out’: North Carolina man arrested for threats against Jewish organization (abcnews.go.com)
- Pittsburgh Jewish Federation deletes Twitter/X account after being hacked by pro-Palestinian activists – Jewish Telegraphic Agency (jta.org)
- DHS and FBI warn of “heightened” potential for violence amid Israel-Hamas conflict – (cbsnews.com)
- Hate Crime Protection Funding Boost Draws Bipartisan Support (bloomberglaw.com)
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Security Resources and/or Training
Empowered Citizenship: Understanding Hate Speech and Crimes
Pittsburgh, PA 15217 United States + Google Map
What constitutes a hate crime? What happens in a federal investigation? What is local law enforcement’s role? How does the Jewish Federation collaborate with law enforcement? What can you do to be an informed and safe citizen? These questions and more will be addressed by speakers representing various law enforcement agencies in this community safety forum. Our goal is to help community members recognize their rights, responsibilities, and best practices, while giving everyone a more infor...
The Power of Hello
High Holidays Safety & Security Webinar Series Following the terror attacks of October 7th, and amid an increasingly complex and dynamic threat environment, please join the Secure Community Network, in partnership with experienced security professionals and law enforcement executives, for our annual webinar series to assist the Jewish community, which is likely to face safety and security challenges this High Holiday season. In addition to informational webinars, two complete series of train...
The Power of Hello
High Holidays Safety & Security Webinar Series Following the terror attacks of October 7th, and amid an increasingly complex and dynamic threat environment, please join the Secure Community Network, in partnership with experienced security professionals and law enforcement executives, for our annual webinar series to assist the Jewish community, which is likely to face safety and security challenges this High Holiday season. In addition to informational webinars, two complete series of train...
Stop The Bleed®
High Holidays Safety & Security Webinar Series Following the terror attacks of October 7th, and amid an increasingly complex and dynamic threat environment, please join the Secure Community Network, in partnership with experienced security professionals and law enforcement executives, for our annual webinar series to assist the Jewish community, which is likely to face safety and security challenges this High Holiday season. In addition to informational webinars, two complete series of train...
Stop The Bleed®
High Holidays Safety & Security Webinar Series Following the terror attacks of October 7th, and amid an increasingly complex and dynamic threat environment, please join the Secure Community Network, in partnership with experienced security professionals and law enforcement executives, for our annual webinar series to assist the Jewish community, which is likely to face safety and security challenges this High Holiday season. In addition to informational webinars, two complete series of train...
Situational Awareness & Countering Active Threat Training (CATT)
High Holidays Safety & Security Webinar Series Following the terror attacks of October 7th, and amid an increasingly complex and dynamic threat environment, please join the Secure Community Network, in partnership with experienced security professionals and law enforcement executives, for our annual webinar series to assist the Jewish community, which is likely to face safety and security challenges this High Holiday season. In addition to informational webinars, two complete series of train...
Situational Awareness & Countering Active Threat Training (CATT)
High Holidays Safety & Security Webinar Series Following the terror attacks of October 7th, and amid an increasingly complex and dynamic threat environment, please join the Secure Community Network, in partnership with experienced security professionals and law enforcement executives, for our annual webinar series to assist the Jewish community, which is likely to face safety and security challenges this High Holiday season. In addition to informational webinars, two complete series of train...
Combating Emerging Threats
High Holidays Safety & Security Webinar Series Following the terror attacks of October 7th, and amid an increasingly complex and dynamic threat environment, please join the Secure Community Network, in partnership with experienced security professionals and law enforcement executives, for our annual webinar series to assist the Jewish community, which is likely to face safety and security challenges this High Holiday season. In addition to informational webinars, two complete series of train...
3rd Quarter Faith-Based Security & Resilience Learning Series
The Pennsylvania Office of Homeland Security and partners cordially invite you to attend the third quarterly event of our virtual learning series on Monday, September 30, 2024. In this segment of our series, we will be conducting a panel discussion between faith leaders who have been the unfortunate victims of gun violence along with public officials who are experts in the field of public safety. Panelists: Rabbi Hazzan Dr. Jeffrey Myers - Tree of Life Synagogue, Pittsburgh PA Surviving the wors...
De-Escalation Training
Please contact Erin Fagan at efagan@jfedpgh.org or 412-992-5252 to schedule this training.
Situational Awareness, Active Threat, and Usher/Greeter Training
If you or your organization have not yet had these training modules, please contact Erin Fagan at efagan@jfedpgh.org or 412-992-5252. All can be made available in person or via Zoom.
If you need more Emergency Safety Procedures Flip Charts contact Erin Fagan at efagan@jfedpgh.org or 412-992-5252.
