How Can Congregations Be Secure and Communities of Belonging at the Same Time?

Description

This article from the Union for Reform Judaism blog helps Jewish leaders understand the tensions between safety and inclusion in their communities. Written with the perspective that the best security is developed in relationships with principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, this article helps synagogue leaders understand how specialized security training can keep their communities safe while also ensuring no one feels excluded due to bias or profiling.

Features

• Blog post
• Links to related resources

Practical Applications

• Share this article with your security committee to introduce concepts around DEI-friendly security principles.
• Read this article to understand why identifying threats--rather than deterring or stopping threats--can be the most challenging step in ensuring inclusive synagogue safety.