Sukkot reminds us that resilience does not mean eliminating vulnerability. It means preparing wisely for the challenges we know may come. For Jewish organizations, that lesson has never been more relevant. Every year during Sukkot, we do something unusual. We leave the security and permanence of our homes and spend time in a temporary structure. We eat there, gather with family and friends, welcome guests, and celebrate while sitting beneath a roof made from branches. The sukkah is...

Security grant readiness should not begin when applications open. This checklist helps Jewish organizations prepare early by reviewing eligibility, assessments, documentation, project priorities, vendor estimates, and the grant support needed to submit stronger applications and implement funding successfully.

For many synagogues, safety planning still begins with one simple question: Do we have someone at the front door? That question matters. But today, it is no longer enough. In a time of rising threats, growing uncertainty, and increased concern around Jewish life, synagogue security must go beyond a single guard post or locked entrance. True preparedness means thinking in layers — not only about who is standing at the front door, but about what is happening outside the building, around the...