SocietyHow 9/11 transformed synagogue security into a new reality for the Jewish community
As the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks coincides with Rosh Hashanah, Jewish families entering US synagogues face armed guards, cameras, secured doors and bag checks. The attacks are described as a turning point that made security a permanent condition of Jewish communal life, with Jewish institutions spending an estimated $1 billion annually on protection.
How 9/11 transformed synagogue security into a new reality for the Jewish community
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