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Connecticut saw 170% increase in antisemitic incidents in 2023, ADL says

A swastika was found carved in the Darien Train station in October. Antisemitic propaganda was found in several towns across the state, including Glastonbury, Danbury, Trumbull and Stamford. An Israeli flag was stolen in Wilton in November.

These were just a few of the 184 antisemitic incid…

FBI On Alert for Threats against Jews ahead of Passover, Director Says

FBI director Christopher Wray says the agency is on alert for potential threats against Jewish Americans ahead of Passover next week.

“Today, we at the bureau remain particularly concerned that lone actors could target large gatherings, high-profile events, or symbolic or religious locati…

Repaired Texas synagogue reopens months after hostage crisis (AP)

COLLEYVILLE, Texas (AP) — In the three months since Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker and three of his congregants were held at gunpoint in their Texas synagogue, new carpet has been laid in the sanctuary, the walls have been repainted, the entry retiled and new doors installed. He said it has b…

Secure Community Network Introduces New National Security Advisory Council

The Secure Community Network (SCN), the official safety and security organization for the Jewish community in North America, announced today the creation of its new National Security Advisory Council (NSAC). The NSAC will offer advice, guidance, feedback, and thought leadership to SCN, assis…

Community Security Check

This past fall, the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven, together with the Federations in Southern and Western Connecticut, launched a new regional security program to better protect those attending area synagogues, day schools and other Jewish facilities. Created in partnership with the…