Protecting our communities

The security of Jewish communities across Europe is a top priority for the European Jewish Congress (EJC). In 2012, following the terror attack at the Ozar Hatorah Jewish school, the EJC launched the Security and Crisis Centre (SACC) initiative to enhance Jewish security across the continent. As threats evolved, the initiative expanded into SACC by EJC, with a dedicated team and a fully equipped Control Room.

Over the years, SACC by EJC has significantly improved crisis management and strengthened the resilience of affiliated communities, helping them better prepare for and respond to emergencies.

In times of crisis, SACC by EJC provides real-time support, using its Control Room to coordinate large-scale events.

To continuously enhance preparedness, it organizes trainings, seminars, and conferences across Europe, while fostering cooperation with public authorities to further strengthen security.

SACC by EJC also helps communities establish crisis management teams, providing training, drills, and regular follow-ups to ensure ongoing readiness.

With a 24/7 quick-reaction communication system, SACC by EJC ensures its regional Crisis Managers can respond swiftly to emergencies.

Its core mission is to safeguard Jewish communities across Europe, ensuring their resilience against any threat.

Additionally, SACC by EJC cooperates with key European bodies and extends support to other faith communities through various projects.

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Objectives

Actively helping the communities in time of crisis

The SACC Core Team provides professional assistance in times of crisis for Jewish communities in Europe.

Assisting Jewish communities in Europe

To prepare and apply local community crisis plans which will enable them to handle crisis situations.

Creating a sustainable network of community crisis teams

SACC’s goal is to create a sustainable network of community crisis teams.