Chabad's Emergency and Security Center has urged Jewish communities worldwide to exercise heightened caution amid the ongoing Israel-US conflict with Iran.
The center stressed that the threat level to Jewish communities worldwide has risen significantly following the preemptive strike in Iran, and recommended that communities take precautions.
“Iranians around the world now have very high motivation to carry out retaliation and harm Israeli and Jewish targets,” the Chabad CWA Emergency and Security Center wrote in a special letter to Chabad emissaries and community rabbis.
“There is a real risk of attempts to attack members of Jewish communities.
“All of this comes in addition to the fact that we are currently in the period of Ramadan and close to the holiday of Purim, both of which, in different ways, create large public gatherings.”
The center released guidelines advising community members to watch out for any unusual or suspicious activity and report it immediately to the regional security coordinator or local police authorities.
Security guidance: Shift public events to closed venues
The center added that any events taking place in an open location that cannot be fully secured (through local police or armed security personnel) should move to a closed and secure venue.
In the coming days, reduce non-essential outings. In any unusual incident, promptly update your regional security coordinator or the local police," the center added.
This echoed the advice of Israel's President Isaac Herzog, who on Tuesday urged Jewish communities around the world to remain cautious and vigilant.
"The Iranian regime seeks to harm Jews wherever it can. As you stand with us, we stand with you. Be cautious, be alert, and hold your head high," he said.