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The Importance of Exit Routes and the Dangers of Having Them Blocked
Exit routes are an essential component of any building or facility. They provide a safe way for occupants to evacuate in case of an...
Yoni Ari
May 17, 20232 min read
Lag BaOmer fire safety guide
Lag BaOmer is a joyous Jewish holiday that is traditionally celebrated with outdoor festivities, including bonfires. While the holiday is...
Yoni Ari
May 3, 20232 min read
Maximizing Security: Tips From JEPP
Physical security elements are always a good idea, but they lose their value without oversight from the people who maintain them....
Yoni Ari
Apr 11, 20233 min read
Nashville school shooting, how can we protect our children?
The recent school shooting in Nashville is a tragic reminder that we must do everything we can to protect our children. While there is no...
Yoni Ari
Mar 29, 20231 min read
Diaspora Jews need to change their mindset to handle emergencies
If you see something, say something. By remaining vigilant and prepared, individuals can better handle unexpected incidents. The Jewish...
Yoni Ari
Mar 19, 20233 min read
Building a Culture of Preparedness in Daily Life
Disasters can strike at any moment, with an impact that can be devastating. As we have witnessed with the catastrophic earthquakes in...
Yoni Ari
Mar 1, 20233 min read
JEPP First-Hand: Phil Nordlinger of Shir Ami Shares His Lessons Learned
By Phil Nordlinger, Executive Director at Shir Ami, as told to JEPP A First-Hand Account of the JEPP Program JEPP First-Hand: Phil...
Yoni Ari
Jan 20, 20232 min read
Colleyville Hostage Crisis: One Year Later
One year ago, a lone gunman walked into a Texas synagogue and took four people hostage. After a difficult 11-hour standoff, the hostages...
Yoni Ari
Jan 15, 20233 min read
Applications Now Open for the 2023 Cohort of the Jewish Emergency Preparedness Project
JEPP equips Jewish organizations of all kinds - from synagogues to schools to community centers - with the tools needed to navigate any...
Yoni Ari
Jan 11, 20233 min read
What can we learn from Uvalde's Shooting to protect our Jewish institutions?
By Joni Ari Chief Executive Officer of JEPP Last week, the Texas house investigative committee released a preliminary report about a...
Yoni Ari
Jul 26, 20223 min read
Invitation to apply for JEPP Preparedness Fund
We are thrilled to announce A NEW GRANT available for a yearlong preparedness program powered by the Jewish Federation of Greater...
Yoni Ari
Feb 22, 20222 min read
The state allocates $4.5 million for nonprofit security grants
The state allocates $4.5 million for non-profit security grants is now open! Non-profits applying for funds are eligible for a wide range...
Yoni Ari
Feb 4, 20221 min read
Philadelphia Invests in Jewish Preparedness, Building Resilient Communities
Aviva Perlo The Philadelphia Jewish community has launched a new initiative to practice emergency preparedness within and among our...
Yoni Ari
Dec 6, 20214 min read
Prepare for Disasters
Not if, but when: Every U.S. state and territory is at risk of disasters. Disasters disrupt thousands of lives every year, leaving behind...
Yoni Ari
Oct 3, 20211 min read
History repeats itself
Jews are always a target. The answer is preparedness knowledge and unity. JEPP will prepare us for disasters events. Join us for the...
Yoni Ari
Oct 3, 20211 min read
Building resilient communities – Workshop
In the last couple of years, we are seeing an increase in events like natural disasters, acts of terror and antisemitism, and unexpected...
Yoni Ari
Oct 3, 20212 min read
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