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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.
The trademarked phrase reflects the organization’s community-based approach to neighborhood safety and crisis response.
Volunteers will patrol in vehicles, observe suspicious activity and report to team leaders, who will contact police, if necessary.
MAGEN Chicago held a seminar for synagogues pre-High Holidays, covering responding to threats, security measures and stressing coordination with police.
MAGEN Chicago was established with the aim of empowering the Jewish community to safeguard their homes, shuls and neighborhoods.
After preparing for Feb. 25, synagogue safety officers and greeters continued their training.
Shul Safety Officers Volunteers Brave the Weather to Keep Menorah Parade and Lighting Safe
MAGEN Chicago, formerly CCL Shul Members, drew large crowds to hear from local law enforcement and politicians.
MAGEN Chicago, the new standard for community and shul safety in the Chicagoland area.