"These horrific incidents are shocking, but they're not surprising anymore. We've, for two-and-a-half years, been experiencing this form of collective punishment because of events in the Middle East. The rise in antisemitism in recent years has forced local Jewish organizations to make security a top priority."
"I think the Jewish community, by and large, thought our place in society was secure. We've seen the ways in which antisemitism in both extremes of our politics are seeping into the mainstream."
"We're talking with the local police. We're also talking with the captain. And we're talking with a couple of other Jewish community leaders in the Richmond District and we are helping each other on this matter."
"A big part of terrorism is psychological. It's to make you fear and always look over your shoulder. Despite the increased precautions, community leaders emphasize not allowing fear to dictate daily life."
Following recent attacks on Jewish individuals and institutions, including a synagogue ramming in Michigan and beatings in San Jose, the Bay Area's Jewish community is implementing heightened security measures. Jewish Community Relations Council leadership attributes the rise in antisemitic incidents to a two-and-a-half-year pattern linked to Middle East events. Local Jewish organizations now prioritize security as a top concern, with synagogues collaborating with police and community leaders. The San Francisco Police Department is conducting increased patrols and deploying uniformed and plainclothes officers at houses of worship. Despite enhanced precautions, community leaders emphasize not allowing fear to dominate daily life.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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