Who We Are What We Do Get Info Get Involved What's New Donate event search mail_outline SECURITY RESOURCES We want all members of our community to enter synagogues, community centers, day schools, and other Jewish institutions feeling welcome and secure. That’s why UJA has raised more than $4 million for a new Jewish Community Security Initiative, which will significantly enhance the physical security of the approximately 2,000 Jewish institutions in the New York area. Community Security Director In partnership with the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York (JCRC-NY), we hired Mitchell D. Silber, former NYPD director of intelligence analysis, for the newly created position of community security director. A team of five locally based security directors are addressing the needs of organizations in Brooklyn, Manhattan/Staten Island, Long Island, the Bronx/Westchester, and Queens. Regional directors are the immediate points of contact for all inquiries and support. They are available to consult on upgrades, provide help accessing government funds, coordinate and facilitate trainings, liaise with law enforcement, and more. We’re also creating a new position to support the specific security needs at New York’s Jewish day camps and residential camps. Email us: Brooklyn: Adam Berish Bronx and Westchester: Bill Hayes Long Island: Liron Afik-Filiby Manhattan and Staten Island: Terry Byrne Queens: Seth Goodstein YOUR GUIDE TO DIRECT RESOURCES: Security Webinar Find out if your nonprofit is eligible for government funds — and how to access these funds. Watch this recording of a security grant webinar hosted by UJA-Federation and JCRC-NY. Review webinar slides, including live links. Read this brief overview of government security grant eligibility. Interest-Free Loans With our partner Hebrew Free Loan Society, we’re making interest-free bridge loans available to Jewish institutions that have been awarded government security grants but need help to pay for security enhancements upfront. Read this brief overview. Questions? Contact Daren Scott. Community Security Service UJA supports CSS, which offers professional-level security training for staff and volunteers of Jewish organizations, security team deployment for large events, and a network of volunteers who receive ongoing training and information sharing. Questions? Contact CSS. Additional Helpful Resources For up-to-date tips about best practices, announcements about upcoming trainings, and more, please visit JCRC-NY. WHO WE ARE Our Approach Our Partners Our Leadership Our History Annual Reports What's New WHAT WE DO Care for People in Need Respond to Crisis Shape our Jewish Future GET INFO FAQ Info for Individuals Info for Organizations Security Resources GET INVOLVED Find Your Place Events Travel Volunteer OTHER Press Policies Terms of Use CONTACT US CAREERS DONATE Copyright 2009 - 2021 UJA-Federation of New York. UJA-Federation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization.