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FEDERATION NEWS February 2021 11A

Community Security Director update

By Kim Adler, Chief Operating Officer
s you may recall from previous Hoffman (he was officially sworn in on Jeff has an extensive background the incredible resources of SCN at his
issues of The Jewish News, January 5, 2021). Jeff reviewed his in training and education. His plans to disposal to assist when needed. As
AThe Jewish Federation of 30-60-90-day plan for creating a more host classes and workshops for individ- someone who has been working close-
Sarasota-Manatee has partnered with secure Jewish community in Sarasota- uals, businesses and organizations will ly with Jeff since he joined our team, I
the Secure Community Network (SCN) Manatee and debuted our new security be published in the near future. These feel he has already made a significant
to provide a best-in-class security pro- website, jfedsrq.org/srqsafe. The web- classes will be designed to help increase impact in our community.
gram for our local Jewish community. site contains vital resources for Jewish situational awareness, build resiliency If you would like to watch a re-
Now that our Jewish Community Se- individuals, organizations and business and prepare for various emergencies cording of the Keeping SRQ Safe
curity Director, Jeff Solomon, has been owners. Users are encouraged to re- that could impact our residents – from Town Hall, visit http://bit.ly/SRQSafe.
on the job for almost five months, we port any potential threats, suspicious natural disasters to an active-shooter To reach Jeff Solomon, call the 24-hour
wanted to update you on the progress activity or antisemitic incidents via the situation. Community Security Director (CSD)
he’s made thus far. website as well. All incidents will be Jeff understands that this is not a hotline at 1.866.284.4933 x0, or you
Jeff has spent the last few months reviewed by Jeff and shared with ap- 9-5 role. Through his efforts to expand can reach out via email at jsolomon@
getting to know the leadership of our propriate law enforcement for action communication channels, his goal is to jfedsrq.org.
area Jewish organizations, conducting and/or resolution. be both accessible and responsive to [Please note – in the event of an
site assessments, engaging with local In the upcoming months, Jeff will our needs through multiple points of emergency, contacting the CSD hot-
and state law enforcement profession- continue to focus on building out infra- contact – such as the website and phone line is not a replacement for calling
als and elected officials, and making structure to further secure and educate app mentioned above. While Jeff is 911.]
himself at home in his new community. our community, enhance the emergen- only one person, he is fortunate to have
On December 17, our Federation cy communication system – including
hosted its first Keeping SRQ Safe debuting a phone application – and
DELICATE
Town Hall, featuring Jeff along with provide resources to assist local Jew- DELICATE
Michael Masters, CEO of SCN, and ish organizations with applying for
then Sarasota County Sheriff-elect Kurt National Homeland Security Grants. Conversations

Bella Ebraica Roma! FEB 21 - Session I: Personal Responsibility

Beautiful Jewish Rome! FEB 28 - Session II: Something is Not Kosher at Home

MAR 7 - Session III: Declutter/L’dor V’dor
By Jeremy Lisitza, Director of Innovation and Volunteer Engagement “from Generation to Generation”
ewish and Italian history were well as the successful assimilation of MAR 14 - Session IV: Finding the Joy in Oy
merged when the infamous Ghetto a pre-diaspora migration of Jews from
Jof Rome was ‘liberated’ upon the the Holy Land to join the patchwork of
ascension to the throne of King Victor ancient Roman society.
Emmanuel II in 1870. Rome left be- Join us on Thursday, February 18
hind its thousand-year rule by the Ro- when Club Fed Passport takes us to
man Catholic Church, and the Jewish Rome at 10:30 a.m. ET (4:30 p.m. in
Rome). Tickets for the virtual
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drew Kranis, a Fellow of the NJCW programs in our community are appreciated.
American Academy in Rome,
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