Local Jewish Institutions Get Thousands In Security Funding

Eight Jewish organizations in Nassau County are receiving more than a million dollars in security funding from the Department of Homeland Security.

Representative Kathleen Rice announced the funding on Monday. The money, $1.2 million, is for security enhancements for the organizations.

“As the threat of terrorism continues to evolve, we need to remain vigilant and take the necessary steps to protect potential targets in our community,” said Rice. “I am pleased that we secured this funding to help enhance security measures and emergency response capabilities at several Jewish nonprofits in our district, and I’ll continue working to ensure that all of our communities have the resources and support they need to keep people safe.”

The Merrick Jewish Centre, the Hebrew Academy of the 5 Towns and Rockaway, Rambam Mesivta, the Hebrew Academy of Long Beach, Yeshiva Gedola of the Five Towns, The Hebrew Academy for Special Children in Woodmere and the Brandeis School in Lawrence were each awarded $150,000 in funds. The Friedberg JCC in Oceanside was awarded $149,998.

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