Security & Emergency Resources

New programs

As you are considering how to best secure your organization while remaining welcoming, JCRC-NY and UJA-Federation are pleased to offer, with generous support from the Paul E. Singer Foundation and the Jewish Communal Fund, additional resources to keep you and your stakeholders safe and secure:

  • Security grants recipients bridge loan program. Through the Hebrew Free Loan Society (HFLS), UJA-Federation has created a bridge loan fund providing capital to federal and state grant recipients to make all necessary upgrades immediately; and get reimbursed from the state later. Available on a first come, first served basis for organizations that have received security grants, but cannot afford to pay for security enhancements upfront while awaiting reimbursement from the government. This program provides interest-free loans of up to $150,000 to organizations in any of New York City’s five boroughs, Westchester, or Long Island Read here for more information, or contact HFLS Director of Finance Daren Scott.

 

Report an Incident to the ADL – If you have experienced or witnessed an incident of antisemitism, extremism, bias, bigotry or hate, please report it to the ADL by visiting this link here: https://www.adl.org/reportincident#form

More resources

 

Functional Guidance

 

Specific Guidance

 

Vulnerability, Risk and Safety Assessments and Planning

 

Synagogue-specific Security & Emergency Planning

 

Security – Overviews & Websites

 

Terrorism

 

High Holiday Security and Emergency Preparedness Planning Library

 

Agencies Working to Prepare for Different Emergencies:

Questions: Please contact Security & Emergency