Safeguarding the Community
Antisemitism continues to rise locally and worldwide. The Jewish Federation of Greater
Philadelphia is committed to enhancing Jewish life while taking steps to safeguard and
secure local communities and institutions. Just over a year ago, hostages were held in their
synagogue in Colleyville, TX. They accredited their escape to active shooter and security
training received in partial from the Secure Community Network (SCN), the official
safety and security organization for the Jewish community in North America.

2,717 antisemitic incidents in
the United States in 2021, a
34% increase from the year 2020*
Working to Combat Antisemitism
In Fiscal Year 2022, the Jewish Federation supported 765+ events or activities locally and
in Israel to educate participants about antisemitism. In addition, the Jewish Community
Relations Council (JCRC) continues to teach the dangers of hatred and discrimination that led
to the Holocaust, advocating for a more just and safe world while building a support system of
interfaith leaders.

1 in 3
Jewish students on a college
campus experienced
antisemitism in 2021*
JCRC has been a great partner to us at Temple Hillel
whenever there have been reports about antisemitic
or anti-Israel incidents on campus.

- Rabbi Daniel Levitt, Executive Director, Temple Hillel
Expanding the Safety Net
This past year, the Jewish Federation launched an expanded initiative in
partnership with the SCN. Leveraging SCN’s national resources and tools, the
Jewish Federation continues to develop and administer a comprehensive program
that provides risk mitigation, security consultations, assessments and training to Jewish
institutions throughout the region.

Making an Impact in Security
• In the first 60 days of partnering with SCN, 45 community security needs were addressed,
including consultations, law enforcement briefings or event-related security staffing. In addition,
more than 210 community members received safety training.

• Through the Jewish Federation’s LiveSecure Campaign and government advocacy work, the region’s local
synagogues, schools and agencies may be eligible for $150,000 through federal security grants and $150,000
through state security grants.

• Institutions and organizations locally and in Israel received $276,000+ for security enhancements through Jewish
Federation Real Estate (JFRE) grants.

See it, Say it, Report it
There is a new way to report threats, incidents, or suspicious activity related
to Jewish organizations, facilities, or community members. The Incident
Reporting Form, created by SCN, allows the Jewish Federation to fully track the
number and kinds of threats to the Jewish community in Greater Philadelphia.

Learn more or report an incident at jewishphilly.org/security
*Sourced from the Anti-Defamation League
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