The security of Jewish communities in Europe is a vital issue and a central priority for the European Jewish Congress. In 2012, the EJC launched the Security and Crisis Centre (SACC) programme as a major initiative to enhance the security of Jewish communities across Europe.
As threat levels increased in many European countries, the programme evolved into a dedicated entity, SACC by EJC, which established an office and control room in Brussels.
Within a few years, SACC significantly strengthened the crisis management capacities of EJC-affiliated communities, working closely with them to improve preparedness and resilience in the face of potential threats. SACC by EJC organises and delivers training programmes, seminars, and conferences across Europe, while also strengthening cooperation with local and EU authorities.
In addition, SACC by EJC produces independent, high-quality research, publications and multimedia projects to support community leaders, policymakers, European institutions, law enforcement, and academics. This includes the “Practical Guide to Judaism for Law Enforcement” and the #TOGETHERWEARESAFER video series in partnership with CEPOL. In times of crisis, its highly qualified team provides operational assistance and support.
SACC’s work has been widely recognised, notably through European Commission funding for the SASCE project in 2021 and its continuation, SASCE II, in 2025 aimed at strengthening resilience and developing security solutions for Christian, Muslim, Jewish, and Buddhist places of worship across the European Union. More broadly, SACC by EJC is a recipient of several EU grants supporting efforts to enhance the security and resilience of communities across Europe.
