Sept. 11 didn’t just change airports. It turned our synagogues into fortresses

Published September 11, 2026 10:00am ET | Updated September 11, 2026 10:35am ET



At sundown on Friday, Jewish families across America will welcome Rosh Hashanah as the nation marks 25 years since the terrorist attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people.

They will arrive carrying prayer books and thoughts of apples, honey, and the year ahead. They will also walk past armed guards, surveillance cameras, and secured entrances.

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