JewishColumbus Collaborates with FBI for Security After Iran Strikes

Jewish community group stands in solidarity with Iranian people amid escalating tensions

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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JewishColumbus, a nonprofit supporting central Ohio's Jewish community, has issued a statement condemning the Iranian regime following recent military strikes by the U.S. and Israel that killed Iran's supreme leader. The organization says it is working with the FBI and homeland security to assess and address security needs for the local Jewish community, though it does not currently have an "elevated" level of concern.

Why it matters

The strikes on Iran have heightened tensions in the region and raised concerns about potential retaliation or attacks on U.S. and Israeli targets, including Jewish communities. JewishColumbus' proactive steps to coordinate with law enforcement aim to ensure the safety and security of the local Jewish population.

The details

In its statement, JewishColumbus condemned the Iranian regime as the "leading state sponsor of terrorism" and said the Iranian people "deserve freedom, dignity, opportunity and a government that respects fundamental human rights." The organization said it is working with federal and local law enforcement to assess security needs, though it noted the current threat level is not elevated.

  • The U.S. and Israel conducted military strikes on Iran on February 28, 2026, killing the country's supreme leader.
  • JewishColumbus issued its statement on February 28, 2026, in response to the attacks.

The players

JewishColumbus

A nonprofit organization supporting central Ohio's Jewish community.

FBI

The Federal Bureau of Investigation, which JewishColumbus is working with to assess security needs.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

The supreme leader of Iran who was killed in the U.S. and Israeli military strikes.

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What they’re saying

“For decades, the Iranian regime has been... directly and indirectly empowering proxies that have targeted the United States and our allies and innocent civilians across the region. The regime has also brutally repressed its own people, imprisoning, torturing and killing those who have demanded basic freedoms and human rights.”

— Jonathan Feibel, Board Chair, JewishColumbus (Email statement)

What’s next

JewishColumbus is continuing to work with federal and local law enforcement to monitor the situation and ensure the safety of the local Jewish community.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing tensions between the U.S., Israel, and Iran, and the need for vigilance and coordination to protect vulnerable communities that could be targeted in the fallout from such conflicts.