The Jewish holiday of Passover has just begun, and the director of the FBI says federal law enforcement is on alert for any potential threats due to the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.
At Temple Beth Abraham in Oakland, they beefed up security for a community family Seder.
“The main step that we’ve taken to boost security has been the hiring extra guards. We used to have guards during services now we have guards almost anytime when there’s people in the building,” Rabbi Mark Bloom said.
He said this passover, his congregation added security cameras and secured windows and doors. And the temple just received a state grant to do even more.
“The things that are coming are upgraded doors, upgraded windows and glass that is bullet-resistant or even bullet proof,” he said.
Synagogues and temples across the Bay Area have been increasing security since Hamas launched a rocket …