New enhanced security initiative offered for Youngstown Jewish community
The Youngstown Area Jewish Federation will launch an enhanced security initiative for the Jewish community, thanks to a LiveSecure grant issued by Jewish Federations of North America, with matching funds raised by the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation.
It will enable the Federation to provide security for local synagogues and community partners free of charge.
“We’re grateful to JFNA for helping us to enhance our security and ensure the safety of our community in the greater Youngstown area,” said Andrew Lipkin, Federation CEO.
What is LiveSecure?
“LiveSecure is the collective responsibility of every Jewish community,” Eric Fingerhut, president and CEO of Jewish Federations of North America, said. “This campaign is a tremendous investment in our Jewish future because only when we can safely and freely participate in Jewish communal life can we build flourishing Jewish communities.”
LiveSecure is a $130 million campaign launched by Jewish Federations in 2021 to secure every Jewish community across North America and save lives.
This campaign represents the most significant initiative in history to secure Jewish communities across North America.
How will the LiveSecure funds be used?
Guided by the highest standards, funds will go towards implementing comprehensive Communal Security Initiatives (CSI) and training in 150 communities in the U.S. and Canada and enhancing them where they already exist.
The Youngstown Area Jewish Federation will work closely with the Jewish Federations of North America and the Secure Community Network (SCN), the Jewish organization Federations established to secure the American Jewish community in the aftermath of 9/11.
Over the last two decades, Community Security Initiatives across North America, both independent CSIs and those managed in partnership with SCN, have saved countless lives and thwarted many potential threats against our Jewish community.
The Youngstown Area Jewish Federation is the umbrella organization for several agencies, including Senior Living by Youngstown Area Jewish Federation, the Jewish Community Center, the Jewish Community Relations Council, and Jewish Family & Community Services.
The Federation promotes the welfare of the Jewish people, locally, nationally and overseas. For more information, visit jewishyoungstown.org.
Note: Story was submitted by Elise Skolnick.
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