Jewish institutions' security spending tops $1 billion as antisemitism persists

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1. Sat, 12 September 2026

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     Jewish institutions' security spending tops $1 billion as antisemitism persists

     Antisemitic threats have pushed the nationwide cost of protecting Jewish synagogues, schools and community centers past $1 billion a year, new estimates reveal as congregations prepare for big crowds during the High Holy Days , which began Friday with Rosh Hashanah. Why it matters: Enhanced security has become a growing expense for Jewish communities, congregation leaders say, often taking up money that could pay for teachers, summer camps, elder care and other programs. By the numbers: Jewish...