Over the last few months, there has been increased threats against Jewish institutions that has heightened the security awareness in our community.
Shomrei has always taken security seriously and last year had a security assessment conducted by the Montclair Police.
At the March Board of Trustees meeting security was the main topic on the agenda. A Security Committee, which had been established last month, has been charged with bringing forward a recommendation for long term strategy and implementation. In the meantime, monies were approved for some immediate actions.
In addition, the Board approved hiring a security guard for five hours on Shabbat, from 8:30 to 1:30, when the majority of people are in the building. This has been approved until the end of the fiscal year and will be reevaluated at that time.
It is important to know that Shomrei has received no threats. Even though a suspect has been arrested for the recent threats to Jewish Community Centers around the country, we will continue to evaluate and upgrade security measures in the building.
Pesach is almost upon us. Have a wonderful Passover.
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