Safety Resources
Practical resources for the Jewish community in Los Angeles. Self-defense, security organizations, legal help, and who to call.
Emergency Contacts
SCN Threat Line
securecommunitynetwork.org/report
Self-Defense
Krav Maga in Los Angeles
Krav Maga is the Israeli Defense Forces' close-contact fighting system — practical, fast to learn, and built around real-world threat scenarios. Several LA studios have active Jewish community ties and offer beginner courses.
Krav Maga Worldwide — Beverly Hills
9036 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211 · 0.4 mi from Pico-Robertson
Global Krav Maga Worldwide HQ and flagship training center.
WebsiteKMG Los Angeles (Krav Maga Global)
West Los Angeles · Westside LA
KMG curriculum — civilian, law enforcement, and military-grade self-protection.
WebsiteFit & Fearless — Studio City
Studio City, CA · San Fernando Valley
Mixed self-defense program with Krav Maga and defensive tactics. Women-focused classes available.
IKMF Los Angeles (International Krav Maga Federation)
Greater Los Angeles · Multiple locations
IKMF-certified instruction — one of the original Israeli Krav Maga federations.
WebsiteOther options: Many JCCs in Los Angeles offer self-defense workshops. The Westside JCC and Valley Alliance JCC both run periodic Krav Maga and personal safety programs. Check their class schedules directly.
Community Security
Security Organizations
These organizations track threats, coordinate with law enforcement, and provide real security infrastructure for the Jewish community. If you witness a threat or hate incident, report it here in addition to calling LAPD.
Secure Community Network (SCN)
NationalJFEDLA Community Security Initiative (CSI)
Los AngelesADL Los Angeles
Los AngelesChabad Shomrim Safety Patrol
Community PatrolLegal Resources
Legal Help
Hate crimes are criminal offenses in California. If you were targeted, you have legal options — and several organizations provide free or low-cost help.
ADL Legal Affairs
ACLU of Southern California
California Department of Justice — Civil Rights Division
Bet Tzedek Legal Services
Documenting an Incident — What to Save
- • Screenshots of online harassment, threats, or slurs — before they're deleted
- • Photos of vandalism or physical damage
- • Dates, times, and locations of all incidents
- • Names or descriptions of any witnesses
- • Any police report numbers
- • All correspondence with the perpetrator if known
Mental Health
Support After an Incident
Being targeted for who you are is traumatic. These organizations offer Jewish community-aware counseling and crisis support in Los Angeles.
Jewish Family Service of LA
JFS Crisis Line
NCJW Los Angeles — Trauma Support
Online Safety
Protecting Yourself Online
If you're being targeted online
- Screenshot everything before reporting — platforms often remove content fast
- Report to the platform and to ADL's Online Hate Reporting tool
- If threats are credible, report to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
- Lock down your social profiles — go private, remove location data
- Contact SCN if threats are coordinated or involve doxing
Preventive steps
- Remove your home address from data broker sites (DeleteMe, Kanary)
- Use a PO box or mail forwarding for Jewish organization memberships
- Enable two-factor authentication everywhere
- Google yourself — know what's publicly visible
- Be cautious about what you post near Jewish institutions
SafeJew does not provide direct security services. These resources are curated for informational purposes. In an emergency, always call 911 first.
Experienced an incident? Reporting it builds the community data record and helps identify patterns that protect others.