South Florida leaders address security concerns for Jewish community amid rising threats
Amid escalating threats and recent incidents of anti-Semitism, South Florida leaders are taking action to protect the region’s Jewish community. At the Chabad of Southwest Broward in Cooper City, security has been heightened—including armed guards—after a surge in hateful rhetoric and targeted incidents. Rabbi Penny and other Jewish leaders joined Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz and law enforcement officials for a roundtable discussion focused on safety and the urgent need for federal funding to bolster security at religious institutions.