CSS - Community Security Service

12/22/2025

Today, The Washington Post Featured CSS in Action.

A new story highlights a major win for community security and the vital role of CSS. The arrest of an individual responsible for mailing over 40 threatening letters to more than 25 Jewish institutions was made possible by the initiative and keen observation of CSS volunteers.

At CSS, we know threats against our community are very real. Our volunteers are trained to look past the "noise" and identify credible patterns. In this case, spotting a specific cadence and detail that sparked a federal investigation.

We’re incredibly proud of our volunteers who see this work as a fundamental part of their Jewish experience.

📖 Read the full story (Gift Link): https://wapo.st/48Syr5q

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12/14/2025

The Community Security Service condemns the heinous attack targeting a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi Beach in Australia. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families.

CSS is closely monitoring the situation in coordination with law enforcement and our communal partners, including any implications for the United States. We will provide additional guidance and support through our internal channels to protect Jewish life in this country.

We remind all community members to maintain heightened situational awareness and report any suspicious behavior immediately to law enforcement.

12/05/2025

The Community Security Service is honored to announce an enhanced partnership with the ADL

In this new partnership, our volunteers will benefit from insights and threat intelligence produced by the ADL Center on Extremism and the ADL will gain direct insights from CSS’s nationwide network of volunteer security teams.

Read more here: https://thecss.org/news/adl-and-css

11/11/2025

Every branch of the U.S. military is represented among CSS volunteers, all committed to setting the example for others to follow—turning military dedication into community protection.

As one volunteer puts it, "What I value most... is the direct opportunity it provides to serve a new mission. My personal motivation has always centered on a deep dedication to helping others."

11/11/2025

This , we are proud to announce a historic partnership with the Jewish War Veterans of the U.S.A. and the National Museum of American Jewish Military History to ensure the safety, resilience, and continuity of Jewish life.

Together, we honor a 130-year-old ethos of service to country and the fight against antisemitism; an ethos that lives on through the dedication of CSS volunteers.

11/10/2025

This Veterans Day, we extend our deepest gratitude to all who have served.

We especially acknowledge the dedication of our veteran volunteers, who continue their commitment to service by protecting our community. To honor this legacy, we are proud to announce the launch of our important partnership with the Jewish War Veterans of the USA (JWV) and the National Museum of American Jewish Military History (NMAJMH).

Together, we are honoring our past and protecting our future.

11/06/2025

Today, CSS - Community Security Service entered into an important partnership with the Jewish War Veterans of the U.S.A. and National Museum of American Jewish Military History.

We value our shared legacy, and commit to protecting Jewish life, and Jewish way of life together.

Jewish War Veterans joins Community Security Service to bring military experience into nationwide volunteer effort to protect Jewish communities

10/28/2025

In the last year, CSS ROAM volunteers have protected over 140,000 Jewish people attending Jewish events. These efforts are undertaken by our dedicated volunteers across the country, spanning all denominations.

10/27/2025

Follow along on our stories to learn about ROAM from the perspective of our dedicated volunteers.

10/26/2025

Some of CSS’s most impactful work is done by the young professionals that protect large and small Jewish events as part of our ROAM program.

What began in NYC has now expanded to Washington DC, Los Angeles and Philadelphia, with a fifth team starting in Miami in 2026. This year alone, nearly 200 active ROAM volunteers protected 75 Jewish events, safeguarding over 180,000 attendees.

Hear Adi, our events lead, share an example of how CSS volunteers confronted protestors to ensure a Jewish event continued without disruption.

10/16/2025

CSS’s ROAM program was featured in EJewish Philanthropy : “When it comes to security, nobody knows the community better than people from the community. And nobody’s going to care more about the safety of the people inside the Jewish event or synagogue than people whose own family and friends are members.” — CSS CEO Richard Priem