The American Jewish Committee and the Secure Community Network have issued a Memorandum of Agreement to formalize and expand their long-standing collaboration to defend Jewish communities in the United States.
The alliance, announced on Dec. 13, will increase coordination in promoting public policies, growing hate crime reporting and developing safety initiatives. SCN will also increase intelligence and information sharing, security training and physical security assessments.
Ted Deutch, CEO of AJC, cited a recent committee survey that “showed 87% of American Jews think that antisemitism has increased in the U.S. after October 7, the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust.”
“This partnership between SCN and AJC will allow us to better combat this surge and keep the American Jewish community safe, secure and resilient,” Deutch said.
Michael Masters, SCN national director and CEO, explained that the alliance between the two groups “allows us to better protect and empower the Jewish community in the face of rising antisemitism, threats and targeted violence.”
“This is another important step in organizations in the Jewish community working more closely to put the needs and concerns of the community first, and renews our shared commitment to confronting the threats facing our community head-on in service of empowering the community to live proudly Jewish lives,” Masters said.