Synagogue Security

In the wake of the troubling news from the Bronx, I'm hoping Jewish leaders take the threats to their institutions more seriously than they do now. Here are a couple of sites that might help them think through the challenge: The Secure Community Network from the UJC has a wide range of resources for synagogue security, and the ADL's site on security awareness for Jewish communities is a useful resource -- especially its comprehensive 132-page guide, "Protecting Your Jewish Institution."

This article available online at:

http://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2009/05/synagogue-security/17997/