Hate crimes have continued to rise in the state of Florida over the past several years, according to an ADL study. In particular, hate crimes against Jewish people accounted for 80% of religiously motivated incidents in 2020.
To enhance the safety of Jewish institutions across Miami-Dade County, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation (Federation) and the Community Security Service (CSS) have announced a partnership enabling Jewish congregations to play a more active role in their security through organized volunteer-driven programs and training opportunities.