Rabbi held hostage in Colleyville tells Congress that houses of worship need more security funds

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3. My synagogue got a grant to improve security

Not sure where it came from, but our executive director put together a grant proposal and we got a substantial grant this year, which will allow us to improve safety and free up some funds we previously designated for security. We will add cameras, create safe rooms, fence the back portion of the property, and pay for police security during Shabbat.

I returned to socially distanced, masked services when we reopened last summer, bimonthly at first, then weekly. We usually have an off duty uniformed police officer at the front door on Saturday mornings. We also have a greeter who knows the congregation and can screen and welcome visitors. We ask for registration before or after attending in case contact tracing is needed.

We suspended our kiddush lunches again last month, due to omicron, but services continue.