By Simone Ellin
As Baltimore Jewry joined other communities around the nation and world in mourning the tragic murders of 11 worshipers at Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life Synagogue on Oct. 27, Jmore spoke with Howard Libit, executive director of the Baltimore Jewish Council, about security measures being taken in our own Jewish community.
Jmore: What measures are being taken at institutions and venues in our community in response to the shooting?
Libit: We are fortunate to live in a community where Baltimore City and County police and the Maryland State Police were all in touch very quickly. There has been no specific threat to Baltimore, but that doesn’t mean we won’t have increased police presence.
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