ABC — Secretary Kristi Noem and the Department of Homeland Security announced $94 million in federal grants to over 500 Jewish-based organizations across the United States.
The funding, part of FEMA's Non-Profit Security Grant Program, will be used for security upgrades like cameras and physical barriers.
DHS officials say the spike in antisemitic attacks, especially after Hamas committed the October 7 massacre in Israel, makes this funding "critical."
I recently sat down with Rabbi Sanford Akselrad from Congregation Ner Tamid, who told me the temple spends hundreds of thousands of dollars on security.
"The fight against hate against the Jews would morph yet again, um, so when someone says that they are, they, they love Jews but they, but they hate Israel and you get a little deeper, what do they mean by that….. and usually when they go into the territory not of being critical of Israel which is fair game. But they say Israel has no right to exist at all now…. we get into the area of antisemitism," Akselrad said.
Homeland Security says the goal behind the $94 million in grants is to ensure Jewish Americans can live free from "fear" and "violence."
More grants are expected in the coming months.
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**Submission Statement**
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is distributing approximately $94 million in federal grant funding to more than 500 Jewish organizations, institutions, and communities nationwide. This initiative aims to bolster security measures and enhance protections against antisemitism, addressing rising concerns about targeted threats and discrimination. The grants will support efforts such as improving physical security at facilities, training personnel, and implementing community safety programs to combat hate crimes and foster a safer environment for Jewish populations across the United States.
Jesus.. just take my money for fucks sake
I didn’t agree to this
Thank God We Didn’t Elect Another “Career Politian”.