In the wake of last week’s events ini Texas, and the continuing, alarming rise in antisemitism and antisemitic violence nationwide, the Jewish Federation & Foundation of Rockland County is taking a number of steps to enhance the security of our community.
You can make a difference in securing our community. Please use the letter below as a template to reach out to your leaders and representatives at local, county, state and federal levels. Add your signature, and send to some or all of the leaders and legislators listed below.
Ari Rosenblum,
CEO Jewish Federation and Foundation of Rockland County
Dear (leader or legislator),
A few short days ago, you participated in our program commemorating the antisemitic attack in Monsey in 2019. Thank you for your clear affirmation of your solidarity with our community, and your commitment to making resources available to the Jewish community as all of us work to ensure the safety of our synagogues, institutions, and neighborhoods. This past weekend, the events in Colleyville, Texas once again reminded all Americans that antisemitism right here at home continues to metastasize, growing violent and potentially deadly, and it reminded us of how critical those resources are.
Our communities, our institutions and our synagogues are grateful for the opportunities made available at local, state, and federal levels for security funding, especially through FEMA’s Nonprofit Security Grant Program. At this time, I and many members of Rockland's 100,000 strong Jewish community are asking you to continue and enhance the commitments you have made to our security in the following four ways:
It is a sad reality that in our country in 2022 we do not feel secure; in fact, we are too often targeted. Your solidarity, your advocacy, and your partnership in making and meeting these commitments will make a huge difference.
I look forward to your timely response to these requests.