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Every Jew should learn to physically protect him- or herself
I share Geoffrey Freeman’s “disgust” and “anger” at the “Anti-Semitic graffiti at Wits”. He says: “Action needs to be taken” in the form of protest marches, concerts, advertising campaigns, “protection” groups on campus, etc.
Michele Engelberg, Johannesburg
But I want to add something else which I believe is even more fundamental and immediate as far as protection, namely that every Jewish person and Jewish family should undertake to improve their ability to defend themselves, physically if necessary.
Because “protection groups on campus”, the CSO, GAP, police, etc, can never be in all places at all times, it is necessary for every person to learn how to protect themselves and their families more effectively.
Now that would be a force to be reckoned with!
nat cheiman
November 30, 2016 at 6:14 pm
‘Absolutely correct. There should be no excuse for a Jew to stand aside or move away from a confrontation regarding their beliefs IE anti Semitism.
I think it is illogical to expect anyone else to fight our battles.’