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September 26, 2005
MEMORANDUM
TO: Rabbis, Synagogue & Community Leadership
FROM: Orthodox Union, Department of Synagogue & Community
Services
Orthodox Union, Institute for Public Affairs
DATE: September 21, 2005
RE: High Holidays Security Issues
The Department of Synagogue & Community Services and the
Institute for Public Affairs urge all shuls and community
institutions to remain vigilant during the High Holiday/Yamin
Noraim season.
Even with no specific, credible threats against Jewish
institutions at this time, vigilance on the part of the
community is the best defense.
Local police are available to help communities meet their safety
and security needs.
Synagogues and community institutions should be in contact
directly with their local police to discuss specific situations
and needs.
Specifically:
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If you
see anything suspicious, please contact your local law
enforcement to report the activity.
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In
an emergency, as always, continue to dial 911.
If you need
help in reaching out to your local police, or if you have
specific questions, please contact the OU/IPA at 212-613-8123
(you may also e-mail Howie Beigelman directly at
howieb@ou.org) or Synagogue &
Community Services at 212-613-8300.
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