Magen Am makes a real impact on the security and protection of the Jewish community. We are the only Jewish, non-profit organization licensed to provide physical, armed security services on the West Coast of the United States.

We hold many classes open to the community, including Self Defense, CCW clinics, and firearm skill-building and safety. To register for an upcoming class, please view our class schedule here. Additionally we offer Situational Awareness and Conflict Resolution classes to institutions and community groups. In 2022 our achievements included:

Magen Am runs private sessions at any skill level, with a curriculum tailored for your group. We will accommodate between 1 – 10 people in each two hour session. Minors are allowed to attend as long as a parent is present and they are old enough to follow all safety instructions.

The name means “Shield of the Nation” in Hebrew, and that’s what Magen Am offers: protection to the Jewish communities in L.A and Orange counties. The licensed security organization offers its...

2020年6月16日 · Magen Am (Hebrew for “nation’s shield”) was launched in 2015 because it saw a need for better security and self-defense in the Orthodox community, its director, Rabbi Yossi Eilfort, told the...

2025年1月4日 · Below you will find our upcoming classes and training sessions. If you are interested in private sessions, please fill out this form and we will be in touch to customize a training program geared towards your needs. Please also reference our frequently asked questions at the bottom of this page.

We hold all necessary state licenses and liability policies, we follow all standard regulations set forth by the BSIS and municipal code, and we’ve developed a well-respected training program that is more than double the state-mandated training.

Magen Am Arizona has volunteers of all variations of the religious spectrum including Orthodox, Ultra Orthodox, Conservative, and unaffiliated Jews who want to keep the Jewish People safe and secure.

2022年6月13日 · Comprised of volunteers ranging from Israeli and US military veterans, retired law enforcement officers, and capable community members, Magen Am has taken the well known concept of a “neighborhood watch” to new heights, providing a wide array of security measures and training for the community.

Magen Am is a corporate nonprofit organization. We train security guards, and we provide armed security patrols through neighborhoods with identifiably religious businesses (kosher grocery...