In the wake of the frightening events in Texas, shul members planning to attend Shabbat services in person are asked to arrive by 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and by 9:30 a.m. on Saturdays. The doors will be locked when services begin. Latecomers must knock and identify themselves before the door will be opened.

Shul president Judith K. Weiner, Rabbi Gadi Capela and several board members attended a Zoom meeting on Jan. 18 to hear U.S. government officials discuss security measures to foil antisemitic activity. Speakers included Attorney General Merrick Garland, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, FBI Director Christopher Wray, White House Director of Faith Partnerships Melissa Rogers, and others. The shul will follow up on recommendations, and with local law enforcement.