From the attack in a Pittsburgh synagogue to hateful graffiti and flyers throughout Monmouth and Greater Middlesex counties, the Jewish Federation is helping local Jewish organizations respond. Working with schools, interfaith clergy, and public safety partners, Federation-led, promoted, and supported programs educate kids and adults – including educators, public safety, and government officials, as well as Jewish communal security professionals and volunteers – to reduce hate, anti-Semitism, and bullying. 

The Federation's Security Task Force engages partners to enhance security awareness and preparedness at Jewish facilities, including through training and grants funding systems and equipment. To date, the Federation has helped bring more than $8 million in security enhancements to local Jewish organizations. More training, systems, and equipment are needed. 

• Coordination of the Federation's Security Task Force ensuring organizations have a security lead, assessment, and action plan in place 
• Training, tools, and communications networks for community leaders to respond in a crisis
• Partnerships with educators, civic and interfaith leaders to stem hate and enhance responsiveness
• Facilitation for organizations pursuing security grants