Synagogue Security Council of North America

Jewish communities that have the resources to utilize armed security generally only do so only on Shabbat and holidays due to financial constraints. This leaves weekday minyanim, classes and other synagogue and community gatherings unprotected. If every Jewish life matters, then any gathering of Jews in their synagogues and community institutions deserves to be protected. SSCNA is singularly focused on creating effective first responders within our own communities. Acknowledging the reality that police cannot be everywhere at all times, the only way to ensure our communities are protected against violent hate crimes, active threats and terrorist attacks is to take responsibility for and effectively manage our own security. The Synagogue Security Council of North America is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to providing lifesaving skills and technology to committed members of the Jewish community, helping to create safer synagogues and cultivate cost-free, capable and effective first responders within every minyan. We do this by providing standardized technology systems, training and certification programs to community volunteers, giving them with the necessary tools and skills to help prevent or respond to a multi-casualty event.