Tuesday, March 14, 2006

Is Your Synagogue Safe?

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Protecting Our Community
ADL is committed to doing everything possible to ensure the safety and security of the Jewish community. We have created On Guard, a series of security updates, to provide you with valuable information to use at your synagogue and other Jewish institutions in your neighborhood.


Is Your Synagogue Safe?
Does your synagogue, community center or other Jewish institution have a security plan? If not, the welfare of your members could be at risk. Security
is more than installing hardware or hiring additional staff. You need to
develop a plan and be prepared.


What Every Congregant Should Know
Security involves everyone. Congregants and community members are vital
to ensuring the safety of their Jewish communal institutions. There are
six key things every congregant should know...


Security Planning Tip Sheet

Security is a long-term process. No one plan works for everyone. However, depending on what is best for your institution, you may want to consider the following:

  1. Ensure that entrances to your building are monitored;
    no one should enter your building unscreened.
  2. Minimize the number of open entrances to your facility (consistent with fire codes).
  3. Have all emergency phone numbers readily available.
Security 101
How to Spot a
Suspicious Package
Excessive postage
Addressed to title only
(e.g., President or Rabbi)
Wrong title with name
Strange odor and stains on wrapper


Did You Know?
Last year a skinhead was convicted of plotting to firebomb an Oklahoma City synagogue.
In February anti-Semitic writings and swastikas were sprayed on a Chicago synagogue.
In a 2005 survey 14% of Americans admitted to harboring strong anti-Semitic feelings.

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