Why does the US Jewish community need a command center for its protection?

• Published date: 30 September 2021
• Author: OMRI NAHMIAS
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

SCN serves as the central organization dedicated exclusively to the safety and security of the American Jewish community, working across 146 federations.

In the conversation, Masters addressed current threats to the community and noted that SCN is training communities for emergency preparedness.

"The skill sets that we're teaching are designed to empower our community, to commit to action so that we can live free from fear," he said.

"My goal is that every member of the Jewish community is trained. So, whether you are walking into a synagogue or sending your kids to a summer camp in Maine, Massachusetts, Washington State, or Arizona, that our community is trained to a best practice standard, and that it is comprehensive and consistent across the community. we have a long way to go," said Masters.

According to Masters, "whether it's related to bomb threats or someone making statements, if...