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Rabbi Cary Kozberg

Rabbi Cary Kozberg is the rabbi of Temple Sholom in Springfield, Ohio, and the Jewish chaplain at Kensington Place in Columbus. He has been an advocate of Jews learning self-defense for more than three decades.

Given the ideas and ideologies of modernity that have promoted doubt and cynicism, it’s not surprising that some might cynically ask: “Isn’t all this ‘Jewish stuff’ really just a hoax?
It’s time to rethink security at Jewish institutions; lives might depend upon it.
For centuries, lions have artistically adorned the covers and silver accoutrements of Torah scrolls and countless Holy Arks.
Might there be a correlation on some level between the current uptick in moral brazenness and the increase in antisemitism?
Practicing stress-management techniques, as well as training to be prepared and remain calm under pressure, can help avoid a situations deteriorating into dangerous situations.
American Jews need to jettison the mindset of noble victimhood and the belief that we are immune to the vicissitudes of Jewish history.
In gratitude for liberating us from Egypt, we agreed to be God’s eternal covenant partners.
Should the tally of hostages be disposed of like a sacred document and buried in a cemetery?
Joy may increase as the holiday approaches, but so does regret as the battle against enemies of the Jewish people continues.
My prayer is that by this time next year, the world will reflect a stronger spirit of wisdom and charity.
“They tried to kill us, we won, let’s eat” means more than you might think.
We must teach our children to defend themselves by themselves.