Join our Community
Support ToI and remove all ads
Learn more

ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 621

Community Security Service

US law enforcement officials investigate after an antisemitic firebombing attack near the Pearl Street Mall, June 1, 2025, in Boulder, Colorado. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
June 3, 2025, 1:01 pm
Daily Briefing June 3: Day 606 – Anti-Israel extremist hits 12 in Colorado with DIY flamethrower
NY correspondent Luke Tress updates us on the investigation into Mohammed Soliman, who on Sunday launched a violent attack on a march in support of the hostages held in Gaza
By Amanda Borschel-Dan and Luke Tress
A CSS volunteer stands guard outside a synagogue during a security training drill, in Westchester County, New York, April 28, 2025. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)
May 7, 2025, 1:35 am
In first, US Jewish security outfit opens boot camp for volunteer synagogue guards
New Community Security Service facility drills trainees in surveillance, intel, threat response and Krav Maga, as Jews build out defense array to counter antisemitic threats
By Luke Tress
Illustrative: CSS has trained over 4,000 volunteers across the country to protect Jewish organizations. (Courtesy of CSS/via JTA)
May 11, 2024, 4:48 pm
At US retreat, volunteer guards train to protect synagogues in post-Oct. 7 world
‘Don’t stand like a mezuzah at the door’: Demand for instruction rises sharply following Hamas attack; drills adapted to include counter-protest tactics
By Luke Tress
Anti Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt speaks at a press conference announcing the Jewish Security Alliance at the ADL's investigative research lab. Behind him is Scott Richman, the regional director of ADL’s New York-New Jersey Office, CSS CEO Evan Bernstein and CSI Executive Director Mitch Silber. (Jacob Henry via JTA)
March 29, 2023, 5:59 pm
Leading NY Jewish security organizations form supergroup to coordinate activities
Jewish Security Alliance includes ADL and other groups, aiming to ‘connect those dots’ on disparate antisemitic incidents and keep Jewish communities safer in New York, New Jersey
By Jacob Henry
Evan Bernstein, speaking to students at Harvard in June 2018 (Courtesy of Harvard/ via JTA)
June 22, 2020, 5:20 am
NY-based Community Security Service head wants to start training Jews in college
Pointing to Europe, where Jews are involved in their own synagogue security, Evan Bernstein says US Jews shouldn’t only rely on police or guards to keep their institutions safe
By Ben Sales
Firemen and rescue workers walk through the debris after a terrorist attack on Israel's embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on March 17, 1992. (Don Rypka/AP)
January 14, 2020, 4:40 pm
Despite danger, Soleimani killing not changing Jewish security around the world
Iran and its proxies have retaliated against Jewish targets before, yet communities say their primary concern remains anti-Semitism, not being dragged into US-Iran conflict
By Sam Sokol
Illustrative: CSS has trained over 4,000 volunteers across the country to protect Jewish organizations. (Courtesy of CSS/via JTA)
November 15, 2017, 4:34 am
Organization training thousands of Jewish volunteers to keep synagogues safe
Community Security Service focuses on training US community members to spot suspicious behavior and thus avert potential attacks
By Josefin Dolsten
Frazier Glenn Miller yells at the jury after he was found guilty of one count of capital murder, three counts of attempted murder and assault and weapons charges for anti-Jewish shooting attacks in Overland, Kansas. (Allison Long/The Kansas City Star via AP, Pool)
December 14, 2016, 5:45 pm
Anti-Jewish violence in US less frequent but more intense, report finds
‘It’s not our imagination that these groups are more active now since the election,’ says author of study, which details attacks between 1969 and today
By Cathryn J. Prince
Load More
Sign in or Join The Times of Israel Community
Paying ToI Community members are invited to comment on articles
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By joining you agree to the terms and conditions
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Join The Times of Israel Community
Only ToI Community members can comment below articles
Forgot your password? / Send me a login link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.
Join The Times of Israel Community
Commenting is available for paying members of The Times of Israel Community only. Please join our Community to comment and enjoy other Community benefits.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Confirm Mail
Thank you! Now check your email
You are now a member of The Times of Israel Community! We sent you an email with a login link to . Once you're set up, you can start enjoying Community benefits and commenting.
Never miss breaking news on Israel
Get notifications to stay updated
You're subscribed
image
Register for free
and continue reading
Registering allows you to manage your newsletters and alerts and helps us improve your experience. It takes just a few seconds.
Already registered? Enter your email to sign in.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By registering you agree to the terms and conditions. Once registered, you’ll receive our Daily Edition email for free.
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Register
I forgot my password / Send me a sign in link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.