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Magen Am In the News

New York Post

“A host of rabbis recently participated in a five-day “summer camp” featuring extensive firearms training as Jewish leaders from across the US prepared for the High Holidays.”

Religion News Service

“Many US synagogues hire on- or off-duty police officers to stand guard, usually outside the building. Now some synagogues say that’s not enough. They want armed congregants in the building.”

NewsNation

“Antisemitism has risen globally over the past decade, leaving many in the Jewish community fearful. To help provide a sense of security, Rabbi Yossi Eilfort founded a security and self-defense company. He joins NewsNation’s Katie Pavlich to discuss how recent attacks have sent demand for his business soaring.”

Fox News

“Law enforcement agencies across the United States are on high alert over an elevated terror threat, prompting Jewish communities in particular to ramp up security after a series of recent attacks, including an incident at Temple Israel synagogue in Michigan.”

The Jewish Journal

“How does a Chabad rabbi raised in a deeply traditional Jewish household become the founder of Magen Am, one of the most visible community security organizations in Los Angeles?”

Jerusalem News Syndicate (JNS)

“Magen Am USA, Inc., a West Coast-based security nonprofit, is honored to have its Community Team Member (CTM) Program highlighted as a case study and national best practice for armed, volunteer security teams across the faith-based spectrum, in a recently released whitepaper by the Secure Community Network (SCN), one of the largest Jewish nonprofit security organizations in the country.”

The Times of Israel

“Offering armed community protection, firearm training and self-defense classes, Magen Am is rapidly expanding its footprint as attacks spike in the wake of Oct. 7”

CBS LA

“Following a shooting at a synagogue in Michigan on Thursday afternoon, the Los Angeles Police Department and private security companies said they’ll be increasing patrols around places of worship. Jeff Nguyen reports.”

New York Post

“I started a security force to protect Jews in LA — here’s the secret I learned.”

Jewish Journal

“With a surge in antisemitism and hate crimes reaching the highest levels in 20 years, Magen Am has found itself facing increased demand for services.”

Fox News

“Rabbi fights back to teach guns, self-defense to Jewish community as antisemitism grows.”

NRA

“NRA instructor Rabbi Yossi and Magen Am are empowering Jewish Americans to exercise their Second Amendment rights to defend themselves and others.”

CBS News

“Synagogues have hired private security firms for additional protection, including Magen Am.”

NRA

“This Rabbi Understands the Importance of Self-Defense.”

NBC News

“We can’t put down the phone without picking up the next one,” said a rabbi in Los Angeles who runs a nonprofit group that offers firearm training to the Jewish community.

FOX 11

“In the wake of recent attacks targeting places of worship, security is ramping up in Los Angeles’ Pico-Robertson neighborhood.”

Jewish Journal

“As Historic Jewish Neighborhoods Were Looted, This Group Sprang into Action”

Algemeiner

“As Chaos Erupted During George Floyd Protests in Los Angeles, Local Jewish Security Group Mobilized to Protect Fearful Community”

United With Israel

“Armed Jewish Group Takes Security into its Own Hands in Los Angeles”

i24 France

“Magen Am Volunteers, With Military Training, Protect Los Angeles Synagogues From Unprecedented Violence”

Aish.com

“The LA Jewish Community is Thanking Local Police and Increasing Community Safety”

Breitbart

“Jewish Group Offers Firearms Training to Keep California Synagogues Secure”

CBS Los Angeles

“Security tightened around Jewish schools, communities due to tension in Middle East.”

ABC 7 Los Angeles

“I think, now more than ever, it behooves us to spend time together as a community, and come together as a community, and not to let these threats keep us from doing that.”

Fox Business

Rabbi teaches Los Angeles Jewish community how to defend themselves.

New York Post

“A host of rabbis recently participated in a five-day “summer camp” featuring extensive firearms training as Jewish leaders from across the US prepared for the High Holidays.”

NewsNation

“Antisemitism has risen globally over the past decade, leaving many in the Jewish community fearful. To help provide a sense of security, Rabbi Yossi Eilfort founded a security and self-defense company. He joins NewsNation’s Katie Pavlich to discuss how recent attacks have sent demand for his business soaring.”

The Jewish Journal

“How does a Chabad rabbi raised in a deeply traditional Jewish household become the founder of Magen Am, one of the most visible community security organizations in Los Angeles?”

The Times of Israel

“Offering armed community protection, firearm training and self-defense classes, Magen Am is rapidly expanding its footprint as attacks spike in the wake of Oct. 7”

New York Post

“I started a security force to protect Jews in LA — here’s the secret I learned.”

JNS

Magen Am’s ‘CTM Program’ nationally recognized in Secure Community Network’s white paper.

NRA

“NRA instructor Rabbi Yossi and Magen Am are empowering Jewish Americans to exercise their Second Amendment rights to defend themselves and others.”

NRA

“This Rabbi Understands the Importance of Self-Defense.”

FOX 11

“In the wake of recent attacks targeting places of worship, security is ramping up in Los Angeles’ Pico-Robertson neigborhood.”

Algemeiner

“As Chaos Erupted During George Floyd Protests in Los Angeles, Local Jewish Security Group Mobilized to Protect Fearful Community”

i24 France

“Magen Am Volunteers, With Military Training, Protect Los Angeles Synagogues From Unprecedented Violence”

Breitbart

“Jewish Group Offers Firearms Training to Keep California Synagogues Secure”

ABC 7 Los Angeles

“I think, now more than ever, it behooves us to spend time together as a community, and come together as a community, and not to let these threats keep us from doing that.”

Religion News Service

“Many US synagogues hire on- or off-duty police officers to stand guard, usually outside the building. Now some synagogues say that’s not enough. They want armed congregants in the building.”

Fox News

“Law enforcement agencies across the United States are on high alert over an elevated terror threat, prompting Jewish communities in particular to ramp up security after a series of recent attacks, including an incident at Temple Israel synagogue in Michigan.”

Jerusalem News Syndicate (JNS)

“Magen Am USA, Inc., a West Coast-based security nonprofit, is honored to have its Community Team Member (CTM) Program highlighted as a case study and national best practice for armed, volunteer security teams across the faith-based spectrum, in a recently released whitepaper by the Secure Community Network (SCN), one of the largest Jewish nonprofit security organizations in the country.”

CBS LA

“Following a shooting at a synagogue in Michigan on Thursday afternoon, the Los Angeles Police Department and private security companies said they’ll be increasing patrols around places of worship. Jeff Nguyen reports.”

Jewish Journal

“With a surge in antisemitism and hate crimes reaching the highest levels in 20 years, Magen Am has found itself facing increased demand for services.”

Fox News

“Rabbi fights back to teach guns, self-defense to Jewish community as antisemitism grows.”

CBS News

“Synagogues have hired private security firms for additional protection, including Magen Am.”

NBC News

“We can’t put down the phone without picking up the next one,” said a rabbi in Los Angeles who runs a nonprofit group that offers firearm training to the Jewish community.

Jewish Journal

“As Historic Jewish Neighborhoods Were Looted, This Group Sprang into Action”

United With Israel

“Armed Jewish Group Takes Security into its Own Hands in Los Angeles”

Aish.com

“The LA Jewish Community is Thanking Local Police and Increasing Community Safety”

CBS Los Angeles

“Security tightened around Jewish schools, communities due to tension in Middle East.”

Fox Business

Rabbi teaches Los Angeles Jewish community how to defend themselves.