Dear Torah Links family members,

Due to the current security situation, we wanted to update you about the security precautions we have been taking at Torah Links.

Immediate changes:

• As of today, the main door to the building will not be open during weekday services or classes. If you are a regular attendee please fill out this form to receive a keycard. The keycard will give you access to the building. (Due to the limited amount of cards, distribution of cards will be up to our discretion.)
• If you don't have a keycard and need to enter the building during services, please ring the new 'Minyan Bell'. The bell will ring in the main room and someone will come to open the door for you. If you need to get into the building for a class, please use the regular call button. You can always call or text us for further assistance. (Rabbi Gross: (908) 770-9836, Rabbi Freedman: (404) 951-1026)
• Arrangements have been made to have armed security every Shabbos morning during services.
• We are in contact with the East Brunswick Police Department as well as the Jewish Federation security team to stay on top of the latest security developments.

Projects in the works:

As you may know, we have received a grant of $150k from the Federal government to upgrade the security at TLMC. We retained the services of Dr. Joshua Gleis, of Gleis Security Consulting, to help us prioritize our needs in order to use the grant funds most effectively. We have settled on security contractors and we expect all of the upgrades he recommended to be completed within the next two months.

As always, 'if you see something, say something'! If there feel that there are any additional security enhancements that are necessary, please bring it to our attention.

Though we are required to put in the effort, we know that real security comes from Hashem, and we pray that the Guardian of Israel keeps us and the entire Jewish people safe and sound.

Wishing everyone a Shabbat Shalom!

Rabbi Dovid Gross

Rabbi Mayer Freedman