Nassau police are joining with the Town of North Hempstead to step up safety patrols for Passover.

County and town leaders joined local rabbis in Great Neck to make the announcement.

Police say they will be teaming up with the town's Public Safety Department for the patrols, which will call in any suspicious activity.

The group cited a recent troubling rise in antisemitism around the nation as one of the main reasons for the increase.

"These added measures are a necessary precaution because unfortunately, antisemitism is still prevalent in our country and across the world, and we need to remain vigilant and proactive to protect our communities,” says Jennifer Desena, North Hempstead Town Supervisor.

Passover begins tomorrow at sundown and lasts through next Thursday.