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Event Series: High Holidays & Back-to-School Security Training

High Holidays & Back-to-School Security Training

August 14, 2025 | 7:03 pm

As the Jewish community prepares for the High Holidays and the return to school, JShield offers a timely and practical security training designed to strengthen preparedness and peace of mind during this sensitive time of year and beyond—at no cost to the community.

Our experienced team will equip participants with the knowledge and tools to enhance institutional safety through situational awareness, emergency procedures, and high-holiday-specific threat considerations.

Whether you’re a synagogue administrator, educator, security volunteer, or community leader, this session will provide real-world insights and actionable steps to help protect your community while maintaining its welcoming spirit.

We invite you to register for one of four options and submit your questions in advance. This training is offered at no cost but registration is required.

Sunday, August 17 (Virtual or In Person)
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Fairfax, VA*
Register by Sunday, August 10

Sunday, August 24
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
North Bethesda, MD*
Register by Sunday, August 17

Sunday, September 7
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Washington, DC*
Register by Sunday, August 31

Questions? Contact Shay HaLevi

*The location and street address or virtual link for Federation events will be emailed to each guest prior to the event, using the email address provided at registration. 

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The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington’s security division, JShield, works closely with local law enforcement to coordinate security for all Federation events. We use every available resource to help ensure your safety. Please take note of the following policies:

  • Entry: Registration is required—walk-ins will not be permitted. A government-issued ID will be required for entry.
  • Bag Policy: Backpacks, luggage, and large purses are not permitted. If possible, we encourage you to avoid bringing a bag. If you must, please bring a small bag. All bags are subject to search.
  • Additional Security Measures: Depending on the event, additional procedures such as metal detectors may be in place.
  • Social Media Protocol: To help protect all attendees, please do not post the location of a Federation event before or during the event. We ask that you wait to post about the event until it has ended and the site is clear.

The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington welcomes the participation of interfaith couples and families, and people of all abilities, backgrounds, gender identities and sexual orientations. Building an inclusive community is a Federation priority. If you require special accommodations in order to attend this event, please contact us in advance at 301-230-7200 or email info@shalomdc.org so we can make every effort to accommodate your needs.

Details

Date:
August 14, 2025
Time:
7:03 pm
Series:
High Holidays & Back-to-School Security Training
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