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Mar 14, 2026

USA Today: After attack, Jewish leaders say 'preparations mattered'

Jewish community leaders say the March 12 attack on a synagogue in suburban Detroit shows that antisemitic violence remains a major threat as the Iran war continues — but also demonstrates community resilience and the value of preparation.

 

...“The community was well prepared,” Gar…

Mar 13, 2026

A Shabbat Message After the Attack in West Bloomfield

We are dismayed to be writing to you once again after a terrifying antisemitic attack on our Jewish community. The attack on Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, MI was only the latest instance of antisemitic violence that has become all too common against Jews in America and around the world. …

Mar 13, 2026

ABC News: Jewish Federations leader reacts to Michigan synagogue attack

Shira Hutt, executive vice president of Jewish Federations of North America, discusses the impact of the Temple Israel attack and security concerns for Jewish communities nationwide.

 

Watch the whole interview below.

 

Mar 13, 2026

Jewish Federations join threat briefing following attack on Temple Israel

Following Thursday’s targeted violent attack at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, Jewish Federations of North America joined the Secure Community Network (SCN), the official safety and security organization for the Jewish community in North America, and the Major County Sheriffs …

Mar 13, 2026

NYT: After Latest Attack, Jews Wonder How Much More Security Is Possible

In the eight years since a gunman killed 11 people at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh — the deadliest antisemitic attack in American history — synagogues and other Jewish institutions across the country have gone to great lengths to fortify themselves.

 

They have hired secur…