Bennett to hold ’emergency meeting’ with US Jewish leaders in response to shooting

Diaspora Minister Naftali Bennett will hold an “emergency meeting” with senior American Jewish leaders tomorrow to discuss how Israel can assist the US Jewish community following Saturday’s devastating attack targeting a synagogue in Pittsburgh in which 11 congregants were killed, a source in the US says.

Bennett, who also serves as education minister, will meet with representatives from the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, the Jewish Federation and the Anti-Defamation League, according to the official, who asked not to be identified.

Following the meeting, which will be held in New York, Bennett will consider directing funds to Diaspora communities for additional security measures in synagogues and community centers.

— Judah Ari Gross