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Mar 13, 2026

Jewish Federations join threat briefing following attack on Temple Israel

Following Thursday’s targeted violent attack at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, Jewish Federations of North America joined the Secure Community Network (SCN), the official safety and security organization for the Jewish community in North America, and the Major County Sheriffs …

Mar 13, 2026

NYT: After Latest Attack, Jews Wonder How Much More Security Is Possible

In the eight years since a gunman killed 11 people at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh — the deadliest antisemitic attack in American history — synagogues and other Jewish institutions across the country have gone to great lengths to fortify themselves.

 

They have hired secur…

Mar 13, 2026

The Guardian: U.S. Jews warn more security needed after Michigan attack

Gretchen Whitmer, Michigan’s governor, said Jewish Americans were “a community on edge” on Friday after security staff thwarted an attack on a Detroit-area synagogue and preschool by a man driving a truck containing explosives.

 

...Her comments came as Jewish communities across the…

Mar 13, 2026

CBS Mornings: Security for the Jewish community 'isn't free'

Following the terrorist attack at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, CBS News correspondent Jonah Kaplan reports on CBS Mornings on the enormous cost of security for the Jewish community.

 

Watch below.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Mar 12, 2026

Jewish Federations Statement on Terrorist Attack in West Bloomfield, MI

Jewish Federations of North America are horrified at the antisemitic terrorist attack at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, MI.


We are relieved that security forces neutralized the perpetrator, and thank the security guards and law enforcement for acting decisively, leading this incident to…