Originally posted on WallaTech
It used to be that packing a passport and charger was enough. Now, for many Jews and Israelis, traveling abroad means preparing for something else entirely: hate.
A soldier turned tech worker is harassed for attending a conference. A DJ is kicked off a ferry in Greece. Musicians are expelled from a restaurant just for speaking Hebrew. All within days.
This isn’t just discomfort – it’s danger. And we’re not alone in feeling it. That’s why more tools are emerging to help us stay safe, stay informed, and stay connected.
Here are a few digital lifelines you should know about:
🛡 PassportCard – Situation Room
Crowdsourced and real-time alerts about antisemitic incidents, protests, and areas considered unsafe for Jews or Israelis. Also provides warnings about natural disasters or airport disruptions.
📲 Available for iOS and Android
📍MagenTravel
Built for our global Jewish community. This app lets users report antisemitic incidents and rate places based on how safe and welcoming they feel. It also offers official alerts and emergency notifications. Requires one-time registration. MagenTravel.
🚘 Monite
France only ride-hailing app connecting users with Hebrew-speaking drivers. Launched after repeated reports of antisemitic encounters in regular taxi services. 📲 Available for iOS and Android
🧭 Secure Community Network (SCN)
Think of it as the “Iron Dome” for U.S. Jewish communities. SCN provides real-time threat monitoring and coordinates directly with law enforcement. You can sign up for their daily briefings to stay updated. SCN.
📱 Google Personal Safety App
For Android users: hit the power button five times to share your live location, record video, or alert your emergency contacts. Ideal for walking alone or getting into an unfamiliar ride. Download here.
🆘 Noonlight
A U.S.-based app using a “press and hold” panic button. Release it without entering your PIN, and help is on the way. Also integrates with Tinder for safer dating and can even share your location during distress. Download here.
We wish this list didn’t need to exist. But until the hate ends, awareness is power.
Share this list with someone you love. Let them know they’re not alone—and that there are tools to help us stay safe and proud, wherever we go.
