As anti-Semitic attacks continue, US Jews turn to guns for protection | ABC News

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Published on Mar 8, 2021
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After a spate of anti-semitic attacks across the state of New York, the Jewish community is on edge.

There have been at least 13 attacks in the last two weeks, including a mass stabbing at the home of a rabbi during Hanukkah.

Debate is raging over whether members of the orthodox community should be taking up arms to combat the rise in violence.

North America correspondent David Lipson visited one synagogue which has turned to guns for protection.

Read more here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-01-05/us-america-jewish-community-anti-semitic-attacks-hanukkah/11840636

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