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Philly-area synagogues grapple with safety in the aftermath of Pittsburgh shooting

Written by Emma Needleman | Oct 29, 2018 6:57:21 PM

The Germantown Jewish Centre is considering changing its open-door policy during services.

Protocol requiring doors to stay locked during school hours may also become rule for other events. Armed off-duty police officers hired as security for the High Holy Days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur may find more work securing other services.