He said the grant program also funded security upgrades at the synagogue, including a camera system that police used in responding to the hostage situation.
Jewish leaders urge Congress to boost security grants amid uptick in threat to synagogues, community
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“The idea that Jews are overwhelmingly, disproportionately powerful and control America is completely mainstream” in some politically Islamist factions, similar to tropes among white nationalists, he said.
Jewish leaders renew antisemitism fight after hostage case
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