Synagogues

The US State Department has instructed its missions worldwide to demand that host governments deploy police and military forces to protect synagogues, Jewish institutions, and residential areas during the upcoming High Holy Days. The directive also mandates the establishment of emergency alert protocols for observant Jews on Saturdays and holidays.

Against the backdrop of a surge in antisemitic incidents and threats to Jewish institutions in the United States, thousands of community members are undergoing security training and joining synagogue security teams.