As antisemitism and violence against Jews continue to rise, some American Jews have considered buying a gun. What do individuals, families, and communities need to know about when considering gun ownership? Join this important conversation by and for the Jewish community.
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Sunday, February 25th, 4:00 p.m. ET on Zoom
This conversation is sponsored by the Jewish Gun Violence Prevention Roundtable. Learn more about the Roundtable and its 30 member organizations here.
Confirmed panelists:
Spencer Cantrell
Johns Hopkins University’s Center for Gun Violence Solutions
risk factors for various households
Spencer Cantrell Spencer Cantrell is the Senior Advisor for Implementation at the Center for Gun Violence Solutions. She uses her experience representing survivors to promote evidence-based and equitable policy implementation and co-leads the National Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) Resource Center.
Troy Dannenfelser
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives,
safe firearm storage, firearm training, and legal requirements
An ATF Agent since 2003, Troy Dannenfelser is currently serving as the Resident Agent in Charge of the ATF field office charged with investigating Federal firearms crimes and gun violence in Prince George’s County, Maryland and the surrounding jurisdictions.
Hilary Feldman, MSW, PhD
Temple Beth Sholom in Miami Beach
safety: What it means, and the difference between being feeling safe and being safe
Hilary Feldman is a psychologist from Pittsburgh, PA who worked at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh where she provided developmental, behavioral, and neuropsychological services. She is co-chair of Temple Beth Sholom’s Gun Violence Prevention Task Force in Miami Beach which focuses on education, advocacy and developing community partnerships.
Rabbi David Rosenberg
JWI Clergy Task Force
grounding the conversation in halacha (Jewish law)
Rabbi David M. Rosenberg is Coordinator of Jewish Educational Services and Orthodox Community Liaison at JCFS Chicago. He is co-chair of JWI’s Clergy Task Force to End Domestic Abuse in the Jewish Community.
Stephanie Viegas
Secure Community Network
strategies to increase overall safety
Stephanie Viegas is the Deputy National Security Advisor at Secure Community Network, where she provides security consultations, training, and direct response to critical incidents to Jewish Communities across North America. She has more than 22 years of experience as a Special Agent with the FBI and served as the Greater Miami Jewish Federation Security Director.
moderator:
Rachel Graber
JWI’s VP of government relations and advocacy