HHS Anti-Terrorism Grants to Non-Profits Went Mainly To Jewish Institutions

At the end of September, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced the award of 308 grants totalling $24 million to non-profit institutions to help potential terrorism targets harden their defenses, improve screening and train personnel in terrorism preparedness. Last Thursday Haaretz reported that 76% of the grants went to Jewish institutions. For example, the Chabad Israeli Center of Greater Washington received funds to purchase security cameras, anti-burglar lights, intercoms and concrete barriers to stop cars. According to the AP, other grantees included American Muslims for Emergency and Relief in Miami, the American Red Cross in Washington, D.C., St. Michael's Medical Center in Newark, N.J., and Harper-Hutzel Hospital in Detroit.