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MAGEN Chicago Shomrim

Founded in 2016, MAGEN Chicago Shomrim is a volunteer-driven community safety organization dedicated to protecting and serving the Chicago Jewish community. With over 80 active volunteers, the organization provides emergency response, safety patrols, and community support services. For more information, visit magenchicago.org.
MAGEN Chicago Shomrim and their drone van providing crowd control at a local event. Credit: Courtesy.
The Wire
MAGEN Chicago Shomrim secures trademark for ‘Protecting Our Community From Within’
The trademarked phrase reflects the organization’s community-based approach to neighborhood safety and crisis response.
Nov. 17, 2025
Magen Chicago Neighborhood Watch Vehicle
The Wire
MAGEN Chicago launches community safety initiative with a new neighborhood watch program
Volunteers will patrol in vehicles, observe suspicious activity and report to team leaders, who will contact police, if necessary.
Dec. 26, 2023
The Wire
Chicagoland synagogues bolster security awareness before Jewish holidays
MAGEN Chicago held a seminar for synagogues pre-High Holidays, covering responding to threats, security measures and stressing coordination with police.
Sep. 19, 2023
The annual National Night Out event
The Wire
MAGEN Chicago shows unwavering support for local police at National Night Out
MAGEN Chicago was established with the aim of empowering the Jewish community to safeguard their homes, shuls and neighborhoods.
Sep. 12, 2023
Security Training
The Wire
Threatened US ‘Day of Hate’ is over, but MAGEN Chicago keeps up its guard
After preparing for Feb. 25, synagogue safety officers and greeters continued their training.
Mar. 20, 2023
The Wire
Magen Chicago out in the cold for safety
Shul Safety Officers Volunteers Brave the Weather to Keep Menorah Parade and Lighting Safe
Dec. 30, 2022
The Wire
MAGEN Chicago holds successful personal safety seminar
MAGEN Chicago, formerly CCL Shul Members, drew large crowds to hear from local law enforcement and politicians.
Dec. 6, 2022
The Wire
CCL Shul Members is now MAGEN Chicago
MAGEN Chicago, the new standard for community and shul safety in the Chicagoland area.
Nov. 30, 2022