08/16/2026
I was grateful to join Senator Jacky Rosen and several of my rabbinic colleagues from Southern Nevada for an important conversation about antisemitism and the security needs of our Jewish communities.
In light of last night’s frightening attack during Shabbat services at Central Synagogue in New York, that conversation feels especially urgent.
As rabbis, we want to spend these weeks preparing for the High Holy Days by thinking about prayer, repentance, music, meaning, and how we can create sacred experiences for our communities. The heartbreaking reality is that part of our preparation must also include thinking seriously about security.
I am deeply grateful for the professionals who work to keep our congregations safe, for our law enforcement partners, and for leaders like Senator Rosen who understand that the ability to gather, pray, learn, and celebrate our Judaism without fear is something worth protecting.
May we never allow fear to define our Jewish lives. And may we continue to build communities in which we can gather proudly, safely, and in peace.
