Following the Bloody Shabbat events in Jerusalem, the World Organization of Orthodox Synagogues published a statement in which they call on synagogue collectors to sharpen security and safety procedures.
In Neve Ya'akov the attack took place near the synagogue, and in the City of David the victims were returning home from Shabbat morning prayer.
This call of the organization is always correct, but doubly so at a time when security tensions are rising.
The fear of terrorist incidents is increasing and Ramadan, which instead of bringing with it a call to love humanity, carries the news of a series of approaching murders.
City of David.
Second attack in less than a day, photo: Reuters
The synagogues are in the gray area in terms of responsibility in many issues, and also in this issue.
Many of them operate as associations established for the benefit of joint prayer, but the municipality and the Ministry of Religious Services have nothing to do with them.
Therefore, a lot of responsibility is placed on the front of the leaders of the communities during this period, to make sure that those who come to pray in the synagogue can do so safely.
Therefore, the organization published the following guidelines for the communities: a.
Verify the existence of worshipers carrying weapons and seat them in strategic places (entrances, windows, passages).
B.
Make sure to bring a number of mobile phones to the synagogue on Shabbat as well.
third.
check and update the medical and emergency equipment in the synagogue.
d.
Appoint a security officer in each quorum who is responsible for handling the above issues, as well as commanding an emergency when it occurs.
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