The leading nonprofit promoting enhanced safety for Jewish communities in North America will expand its resources by joining as one of the first two charities in a program usually reserved for Fortune 500 companies, the Public-Private Analytic Exchange Program led by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
The Secure Community Network announced its participation in the group, which also features the FBI, NSA, Amazon, Meta, Disney and Citibank. The exchange program includes 60 government participants and representation from 64 private sector entities.
Ezra Weinberger, the group’s communications and marketing manager, told JNS that in 2023, the organization had recorded 5,404 threats and referred 1,619 for reporting to law enforcement.
“This direct access to intelligence and best practices is crucial given the sharp rise in threats,” he said.
“We are honored to join this distinguished group of security professionals across government and the private as well as nonprofit sectors,” said Michael Masters, national director and CEO of the Secure Community Network, in a statement. “SCN’s involvement is a testament to the gold-standard intelligence and information-sharing efforts, and the outstanding network of security professionals and experts supporting Jewish communities across the country.”
He added that “the chance to collaborate with our partner members in the AEP not only expands SCN’s network and capacity but lends our unique lens and expertise through our efforts to protect the Jewish community, and our work with the broader faith-based community.”
