ABOUT US
Protecting Jewish
Communities
Across North America
JEPP was founded on a simple belief: every synagogue, school, and Jewish community center deserves to feel safe, supported, and prepared for whatever comes next.
80+
Organizations Trained
85%
Improved Preparedness
501(c)3
Non-Profit Entity
IRS-Recognized
Headquartered in Philadelphia, PA
OUR MISSION
Built to Strengthen Every Jewish Institution
Build resilience and prepare Jewish communities and organizations
to effectively respond to emergency situations, such as terrorist attacks, natural disasters, and anti-semitic incidents.
Strengthening Jewish Community resilience
Enhancing Emergency Preparedness
Promoting Unity Through Collaboration
Supporting Our Community
partners
JEPP is an IRS 501(c)(3) non-profit entity,
headquartered in Philadelphia.
WHO WE ARE
A trusted partner in
preparedness.
The Jewish Emergency Preparedness Project (JEPP), was established with the goal of building a stronger, more resilient Jewish community; enabling synagogues, Jewish community centers, schools, and any other Jewish community organization to combat a variety of rising threats facing their respective institutions.
JEPP’s educational courses and training are built with a holistic approach to safety and security and are led by world-renowned experts in crisis management and preparedness with decades of operational experience in Israel’s Homefront Command.
"Working alongside our community partners, the JEPP team will ensure they are properly prepared for any emergency, from terrorist threats to natural disasters to anti-Semitic attacks."
WHAT WE OFFER
Comprehensive support for every
phase of preparedness.
Training & Education
A training program that combines all aspects of emergency preparedness.
Crisis Management Support
A focus on crisis management and managing human behavior to improve response and reaction time, providing clarity in high-stress situations.
Risk Assessments & Planning
An analysis of real-life situations and practice drills to simulate an unpredictable event.
Consultation & Support
A hands-on, in-person approach to the work we do with each organization.
Resource Library Access
A dedicated team available for consultation on topics such as essential documents, forms, templates, and opinion letters.
OUR LEADERSHIP
Guided by experienced leaders. Driven by purpose.
Our board and leadership team bring diverse expertise and a shared commitment to strengthening Jewish communities.
Board of Directors
Sherrie Sovett
President
Vitaly Rakhman
Vice President
Mark Blaskey
Treasurer
Moshe Porat
Board Member
Bud Newman
Board Member
Leadership Team
Yoni Ari
Executive Director
Gil Gutman
Director of Operations
Prof. Mooli Lahad
Professional Trainer
Yoram Lev Ran
Professional Trainer
Prof. Limor Aharonson
Research