Building Resilience, Strengthening Community

As the Bay Area faces unprecedented levels of antisemitism, Jewish organizations have faced a growing sense of urgency to respond and protect our community. Amid the rise in hate speech, vandalism, and online harassment, the Federation’s Community Security Program serves as the community’s central resource for security advice and assistance.

Since 2018, the Federation’s Community Security team has carefully adapted our programming to the changing political and social climate in the Bay Area and Northern California, and the national and global Jewish landscape. We have helped over 100 Jewish organizations enhance their physical and emotional security by providing training, site assessments, grant guidance, awareness of changes in the threat landscape, and advocacy with local, state, and federal agencies.

Now in its 25th year, the Federation Community Security Program  leads security efforts for the Jewish community in Northern California, working in partnership with Secure Community Network (SCN), the premiere agency devoted to safeguarding the North America’s Jewish community. We collaborate with various federal, state, and nonprofit agencies, including the FBI, California State Prosecutor’s Office, and the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). Through our network, we offer a strategic assessment of the threat landscape to keep community members and organizations safe and situationally aware.

The Community Security Program helps community organizations significantly boost preparedness, empowering them to develop vital procedures, obtain essential equipment, and implement facility improvements that instill confidence and allow Jews to gather and celebrate together in safety. All of this is accomplished while upholding Jewish values of inclusivity, making us a valuable partner for any Jewish community seeking to balance security with maintaining a welcoming environment. Our comprehensive services come at no cost and include tailored programs to meet the specific needs of the Jewish community.