US government spends record $454 million to secure religious institutions amid rising antisemitism
The US will spend $150 million more to protect religious groups, addressing a rise in antisemitism after the October 7 Israel-Hamas conflict.
A security camera hangs across the street from the Park East Synagogue, in New York City. Jewish institutions are tightening security amid rising threats.(photo credit: DREW ANGERER/GETTY IMAGES)ByJACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA