New York Lawmakers Call for More Federal Funding to Protect Jewish Communities

Lawmakers seek more security funds amid rise of anti-Jewish attacks

(The Center Square) – Members of New York's congressional delegation are seeking more federal funding to help synagogues and Jewish businesses in the state harden their facilities against antisemitic attacks.

House GOP proposal for nonprofit security ‘far cry’ from what’s needed, Orthodox Union says

“Jewish communities are facing a real crisis with a real set of threats, and Congress must respond with real action,” Nathan Diament said.The post House GOP proposal for nonprofit security ‘far cry’ from what’s needed, Orthodox Union says appeared first…

Council OKs increasing funds, expanding areas for security grant program

ONTARIO — Not many people have taken advantage of a security grant program rolled out by the city several years ago. The program offers up to $500 in matching grant funds from the city to help with security measures, such…

NY Democrats demand $500m for Nonprofit Security Grant Program

“The Jewish community will continue to suffer if we do not increase this funding to at least $500 million,” Rep. Dan Goldman said.The post NY Democrats demand $500m for Nonprofit Security Grant Program appeared first on JNS.org.

New York lawmakers call for more federal funding to protect Jewish communities

The program helps local organizations pay for security upgrades.

House Appropriations Committee proposes $305 million for nonprofit security grants

The House Appropriations Committee’s draft 2026 Homeland Security funding bill includes $305 million for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, a marginal increase that would restore the program to its 2023 funding levels. But lawmakers and Jewish advocacy groups at the time — well before antisemitism skyrocketed following the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attacks on Israel, the ensuing war in Gaza and the recent series of antisemitic terrorist attacks in …