These Stats Impact
All of Us
 

• Every 56 minutes in the U.S., a Jewish individual is harassed or attacked, or a synagogue or home gets vandalized.
   
• According to the FBI, 68% of religiously-motivated hate crimes are against Jews, who are only 2.4% of the population. Crimes are increasing in all categories - race and ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and disability.
  
   
• The FBI noted that for the second year in a row, more than 1 in 5 of any type of hate crime is now motivated by anti-LGBTQ+ bias.There were 2,402 incidents relating to a victim’s sexual orientation recorded in 2023, up from 1,947 the year before; and 547 incidents relating to a victim’s gender identity, compared with 469 the year before.
   
• Hate crimes and antisemitism are impacting children at a startling rate, including bullying, harassment, physical threats, and swastikas scrawled on and in our local schools.
   

Our Mission Includes You and Your Business
 

• To build on the Jewish Federation & Foundation of Rockland County’s (JFFR) groundbreaking work in confronting the alarming escalation of hate and antisemitism in our county.
   
• To further heighten the security of Jewish institutions and those of our community partners who are vulnerable.
   
• To strengthen our collective resilience.
   

How You Can Benefit as a Business Sponsor
 

• Learn Lifesaving Security Measure - Participate in a training session for emergency preparedness at your workplace or at your house of worship.
   
• Receive Recognition and Visibility - We will publicize your support and/or your business on this website, in our emails, on social media, on signage and at our events.
   
• Participate in Networking - Come to our events and programs and meet other business people and professionals, and enjoy opportunities to further your business.
   

See bottom of the page for Sponsorship levels and details. Every Sponsorship makes a difference!

Security Network

Our Federation is a vital part of a robust security infrastructure, including the regional Jewish Security Alliance, JCRC, UJA New York, the ADL and 10 regional Federations, among others - sharing intel, personnel and training, 24/7.

We work with:

• Local police, the Rockland Sheriff and District Attorney, and State and Federal agencies.
   
• Local volunteer organizations, such as Hatzalah, Chaverim, and others to maximize our reach.
   

Security Training
 

In July, 2022, we launched a countywide security volunteer training program, and we are expanding its depth and breadth for all Jewish institutions and community partners at risk. Several survivors of violent antisemitic attacks in the US say their survival was due in part to this kind of training.

We provide:
 

• Guidance to more than 250 local Jewish organizations and the training of nearly 2000 volunteers. We offer grant advice, facility assessments, Stop the Bleed, Active Threat, Greeter training and more. Our goal is to reach 400 organizations and 4000 volunteers within the next 3 years!
   
• Security alerts and security seminars for organizations in our network, including vulnerable partners beyond the Jewish community. Our goal is to double the number of participating organizations.
   
• Training and guidance on situational awareness, paramount during these threatening times: highlighting personal and institutional safety, the current threat environment, and resources available to counter it.