Synagogues nationwide are training volunteer security teams as antisemitic assaults reach record levels, transforming Jewish gathering places into welcome centers and security checkpoints. This shift moves beyond traditional guards, employing complex, layered security systems. Retired FBI agent Rusty Rosenthal, leading JShield, emphasizes that everyone can contribute to security. Physical assaults against Jews in the U.S. hit a 46-year high in 2025, with recent incidents including stabbings and swastika vandalism. The Community Security Service (CSS) has trained over 7,100 active volunteers, protecting more than 500 synagogues weekly. The Secure Community Network (SCN) logged a record 5,409 threat incidents in 2024, a 112% increase from two years prior. Jewish security groups are integrating cameras, hardened doors, access rules, trained volunteers, and law enforcement coordination. CSS, scaled after the 2018 Tree of Life massacre, leverages congregants' knowledge to identify anomalies. While crucial for safety, this hyper-vigilance takes a psychological toll on clergy aiming to balance security with spiritual optimism. Israel's war in Gaza and declining U.S. support for Israel contribute to the heightened security concerns, with protests often targeting synagogues regardless of their political stance.