New York, NY March 26 2026 — The Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce (OJCC) took part in a high-level Pre-Passover Security Summit at One Police Headquarters, bringing together senior leadership from the FBI, U.S. Department of Justice, NYPD, and regional law enforcement to address rising antisemitism, hate crimes, and growing security threats.
Among those engaged were Michael A. Ratta, Special Agent in Charge of the Criminal Division at the FBI New York Field Office; Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy; NYPD Chief Richie Taylor; and the Commanding Officer of the NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force—highlighting a strong, unified partnership across federal, state, and local agencies.
The Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce continues to play a leading role in forging and strengthening these relationships, working hand-in-hand with law enforcement to ensure real-time coordination and protection for the communities and businesses it represents.
Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce Founder and CEO Duvi Honig met privately with leadership during the summit, where a range of critical topics and concerns were discussed, including security coordination, rising antisemitism, and proactive measures to address evolving threats.
These discussions further reinforced a growing alliance between the FBI, NYPD, and regional partners—aligning efforts across New York and New Jersey’s most densely populated areas.
“In today’s challenging times, with rising antisemitism and real concerns of terror threats, working together is critical,” said Honig. “We are building and strengthening an alliance across the FBI, NYPD, and our partners in New Jersey—aligning our most populated communities to ensure we are coordinated and prepared.”
“We will make sure our businesses and communities are safe, and we are honored to work side by side with our close friends in law enforcement—continuing to strengthen these bonds and relationships with all law enforcement and public officials.”
The summit focused on proactive coordination ahead of Passover, strengthening communication channels, and ensuring rapid response capabilities between agencies and community leadership.
The Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce remains at the forefront of these efforts—serving as a critical bridge between government and community, and driving meaningful impact in safeguarding the public.
