Security costs after Pittsburgh for local Jewish institutions

for Jews is an enormous concern. People feel threatened not only by a spike in anti-Semitism but the massacre at the Tree of Life synagogue on Oct. 27, 2018. To assess the financial costs involved in implementing and upgrading security measures, the Intermountain Jewish News put three questions to synagogues, Jewish institutions and day schools: The dollar amount for increased security; Who’s footing the bill; and The role of Pittsburgh in motivating these measures. The financial emphasis left little room for commentary — yet a few people went there anyway. For them, outward steps to establish protective measures are synonymous with inner fears and past experiences. Others offered much shorter answers to our specific queries. The IJN contacted Temple Sinai, Temple Emanuel, HEA, EDOS, Rodef […]