‘Extensive planning undertaken’ for High Holy Days

Ahead of the High Holy Days, community leaders have undertaken scenario planning exercises designed to strengthen preparedness in the event of any future crisis.

A Community Crisis Management Team has been established, bringing together key communal organisations and leaders to work through practical emergency and community management scenarios, incorporating lessons learnt from the Bondi terror attack.

The focus is on ensuring community members can gather and pray in safety. The Community Security Group (CSG) has also briefed rabbis, communal leaders and NSW Police, further strengthening preparedness across the community.

“Following the December 14 Bondi Beach attack, we commissioned an independent review of the community’s response,” said JCA CEO Alain Hasson.

“One of its clearest recommendations was the need for greater coordination, preparedness and clarity of roles across our community organisations.