things that were so crucial. >> reporter: the rabbi also took part in the training. >> i think we all will walk out in a better position to deal with any crisis that might come our way. >> gary is with me now from dallas. is it safe to assume, the organization has received a lot more requests for this kind of training since the latest hostage situation? >> reporter: absolutely, anderson. a huge number of training requests. last year, they trained about 17,000 people, this year, they expect possibly the number to be quadrupled. the synagogues and centers don't pay for this, the money comes from donors. >> gary, thank you. ahead, tonight's breaking news. the january 6th committee reportedly looking at the former president's personal role in the plot to seize voting machines after he lost the election.