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Security at Federation Events

We use every available resource to ensure your safety and appreciate your partnership in keeping our events secure and welcoming for all.

Entry: Registration is required; walk-ins are not permitted. Please bring a government-issued ID.
Bag Policy: Backpacks, luggage, and large purses are not allowed. Whenever possible, avoid bringing a bag. Small bags are permitted and subject to search.
Additional Security Measures: Depending on the event, additional screening such as metal detectors may be in place.
Social Media Protocol: Please refrain from posting the event location before or during the program. You’re welcome to share after the event has ended and the site is clear.

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After losing five students on October 7, Omer could hardly breathe in his classroom. Now, he leads a therapeutic gym for trauma survivors—just one story of resilience made possible by Federation’s $500,000 grant to JDC’s trauma-informed employment recovery program in Israel.