CJCS

The Centre for Jewish Communal Security

CJCS Star of David.

Community-First Security for the Real Jewish world

What we do

CJCS helps synagogues, schools, camps, JCCs, and federations build humane, auditable security programs that work in the real world. We unite three arenas—Security of Campus (physical), Security of Systems (cyber), and Narrative Security (meaning, reputation, cohesion)—under one coherent doctrine so your people are safer, your operations are steadier, and your story remains yours.

Our value proposition

  • Presilient by design. We prioritize preparedness that prevents crises from forming in the first place—using practical drills, clear post orders, and decision frameworks that hold under stress.
  • Unified physical-digital-narrative defense. Threats cross channels; so do we. Our Three-Layer Response (Infrastructure • Narrative • Communal) aligns guards, tech, and communications.
  • Doctrine you can audit. Policies are only real if you can prove them. We map training and operations to visible Trustmarks, tiered roles, and compliance checks insurers and boards understand.
  • Humane security. We anchor everything in a “do no unnecessary harm” ethic—de-escalation, medical first response, psychological triage, and community dignity first.
  • Right-sized and affordable. Built for voluntary-sector realities: volunteers, part-time staff, legacy systems, and tight budgets.

How we help (services & programs)

Assess & Audit

  • Post Order reviews, gap analyses, tabletop exercises, walk-throughs
  • Risk Appetite Doctrine for Campus (physical) and Systems (cyber)
  • Readiness scoring tied to CJCS Trustmarks and insurer expectations

Train & Certify

  • Tiered member pathway (Tiers 1–8) with Section identities for specializations
  • Monthly course in Entry Authority for new volunteers
  • Regularly scheduled programs for deployed (Tiers 2-4) and oversight (Tiers 5-8) members

Security of Campus (Magen HaBayit מגן הבית ]

  • MH-series curricula (100–800) for greeters, floor leads, supervisors, and principals
  • Venue design, ingress/egress, event security, volunteer orchestration

Security of Systems (Cyber Security)

  • “Eight Pillars of Cybersecurity” program (based on Essential-Eight best practice)
  • Secure Prompt Engineering and AI/LLM safety for staff and volunteers
  • Reporting and dashboards execs can actually use

Security of Thought (Narrative Security)

  • Rumor control, reputation management, and identity-safe messaging
  • Counter-disinformation hygiene for boards, clergy, and educators
  • Bubble-zone & public-space strategy integrated with policing partners

Leadership, Governance & Change

  • Tiers 5–8 oversight coaching; movement/federation alignment
  • Bench-building, succession planning, and publish-to-lead culture

What makes CJCS different

  • Non-agency, pro-partner. We don’t replace licensed security agencies; we make them more effective.
  • Mapped to standards. We translate ISO/NIST/Essential-Eight into volunteer-friendly practice and measurable outcomes.
  • Context Authority. Permission to the lowest available level to make decisions making when the plan has unravelled.
  • VUCAD+D aware. Built for volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity, digitization plus disruption.
  • Publish & prove. Leaders learn and teach.

Outcomes you can expect

  • Fewer preventable incidents and near-misses
  • Faster, calmer response when something does happen
  • Clearer evidence for insurers and boards (audits, drills, metrics)
  • Higher volunteer retention and morale
  • Credible public narrative —firm, humane, and factual

Who we serve

Synagogues and day schools • JCCs and camps • Federations and movements • Partner agencies, police, and municipal teams • Insurers and risk pools

Starter kit (free)

  • Post Order checklist
  • “First Weekend” drill plan (MFR + TTX)
  • CEO one-page dashboard template (Retention • Trust • Growth)

Get started

  • Book a discovery call. Learn where you are and what to do first.
  • Request an audit. Baseline today; plan next quarter.
  • Train your core team. Stand up Tier-1 to Tier-3 in 30–60 days.

Legal & ethics note
CJCS is not a licensed security agency and does not exercise police powers. We supplement your people and partners with doctrine, training, audits, and narrative support—centered on human dignity, lawful conduct, and measurable accountability.