Security training for Jewish organizations

CJP wants every Jewish organization and space to have the tools and confidence to keep our community protected. Our free Communal Security Initiative (CSI) security training covers key areas from situational awareness to life-saving emergency responses. Together, we can help ensure everyone feels safe to celebrate, connect, and find meaning.

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Interfaith Security Summit

July 29, 2026 | Portland, ME

The Interfaith Security Summit is a free, community-focused event designed to help faith-based organizations in Maine strengthen safety, preparedness, and resilience. Through expert-led sessions attendees will gain tools to enhance safety & security while maintaining welcoming environments.

 

Attendance is free, but space is limited and advanced registration is required

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Events hosted by our partners

Guardian: Identify. Protect. Respond.

Webinar

Tuesday, August 18 | 2:00 p.m.

 

Guardians take personal responsibility for the safety and security of themselves, their families, and their communities. Learn the skillsets that help you identify, protect, and respond to all hazards and become an Active Bystander in your community.

Protecting Every Congregant: Emergency Preparedness in Practice

Webinar

Tuesday, August 25 | 2:00 p.m.

 

This session addresses critical emergency preparedness considerations for all congregants, with a focus on elderly attendees, individuals with mobility challenges, families with children, neurodiverse members, and caregivers. The program features experts who implemented a practical, inclusive model, offering lessons and best practices for easy adoption in your own community.

Power of Hello Training

Webinar

Tuesday, September 1 | 2:00 p.m.

 

The Power of Hello training equips you with the knowledge and skills to observe and evaluate suspicious behaviors. It empowers you to mitigate potential risk by knowing when to seek additional help. When used effectively, the right words can be a powerful tool.

Ensuring Readiness, Security, and Empowerment for the High Holidays

Webinar

Thursday, September 3 | 2:00 p.m.

 

Is your community ready for the High Holidays? Securing Our Space offers practical guidance to strengthen both physical security and personal preparedness. Learn how to implement layered security measures, keep your emergency supplies accessible, and empower your community to respond confidently and effectively during an incident.

Types of security trainings for Jewish organizations

Explore no-cost safety, security, and medical trainings for congregants, clergy, staff, teachers, board members, and volunteers. Participants from all faith communities are welcome.

BeAware Situational Awareness Training

Build awareness to recognize potential threats and respond with confidence in everyday and community settings.

  • Strengthen situational awareness
  • Identify potential threats
  • Recognize suspicious behavior
  • Respond with confidence

De-escalation Training

Learn how to defuse tension and safely manage conflict in public-facing and community environments.

  • Spot escalating behaviors early
  • Use de-escalation techniques
  • Stay calm under pressure
  • Communicate clearly and safely

BeAware Situational Awareness + De-escalation Training

Combine awareness and response skills to identify risks and effectively manage high-stress situations.

  • Identify safety threats
  • Recognize suspicious activity
  • Spot escalation signs
  • Apply de-escalation techniques

Countering Active Threat Training

Prepare to respond during an active threat with clear actions designed for faith-based community settings.

  • Understand safety vs. security
  • Take action during threats
  • Respond with law enforcement
  • Make quick decisions

First Aid, CPR/AED, and Stop the Bleed Medical Training

Learn life-saving skills to respond to cardiac, breathing, and first aid emergencies with confidence.

  • Perform CPR and use AED
  • Respond to cardiac events
  • Provide basic first aid
  • Recognize emergency signs

SafeU: Campus Safety Initiative Training

Equip students with awareness and safety skills to navigate campus life and respond to emergencies.

  • Build everyday awareness
  • Plan safe routes
  • Respond to threats safely
  • Apply first aid basics

Online security trainings and webinars

Access virtual trainings on timely security topics from local, state, and federal agencies, including CSI, Secure Community Network, and Jewish Federations of North America. Some are hosted by CJP, while others are hosted by trusted partners.

  • Live and on-demand options available
  • Topics updated regularly

Train your people, secure our people

Security training tailored to your needs

CSI customizes security trainings for Jewish organizations based on unique needs. At JCC Greater Boston, Indira Herscovici, Assistant Vice President of Early Childhood Education, tailored security trainings to Jewish preschools.

“I’ve had the ability to customize the security and safety trainings that we really need to have for our preschools. These trainings were built based on the needs of each of those preschool sites.”