The United States spends historically high amounts of money to ensure the security of synagogues, mosques and churches.

This year, the U.S. government will increase funding for protecting religious institutions to $454.5 million, up $150 million from last year. This is a record amount and will help ensure the safety of many communities across the country. The head of the Department of Homeland Security expressed confidence that this funding helps prevent terrorist attacks and protect lives.

The program, which began in 2005 with $25 million, has increased its funding each year. The funds are available to people of all faiths who face real threats. Jewish organizations have received the bulk of the funding so far, but Muslim and black Christian groups are also increasingly seeking support, often under the leadership of Jewish organizations.

The initial $274.5 million allocated caused outrage in the Jewish community due to the increase in anti-Semitic incidents after the events in Israel. However, after increasing funding by $180 million, the amount reached $454.5 million. The vice president of the Jewish Federations of North America expressed gratitude for the additional funds, about the insufficiency of the initial amount.

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