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An Atrocity Grows in Brooklyn
Who gave permission for a confined protest to turn into a menacing march?
May 18, 2026
Sara Lehmann
Thank you Sara! You are on the mark when you write
"Who gave permission for a confined protest to turn into a menacing march?"
My comments:
I too was on Ocean and L on that evening before 7pm with my husband. We were escorted to the Shul, we attended the event, and spoke to some vendors and then left. I didn't really see the protesters yet close by but there were lots of police. I returned later with friends. This time I saw and heard the protesters. We were escorted into the event. The protesters were down the block. We left after 9pm. They seemed to have disappeared around then and apparently marched through the neighborhood....
Were they marching around the neighborhood before 7pm as well?
The next day I saw offensive, intimidating hate videos that took place on residential streets nearby the event.
A confined Free Palestine protest should never get a permit!...let alone be allowed to be a marching protest spewing hatred and threatening a community.
People should be protected under the law! However. these hate spewing protesters were and are protected to threaten a neighborhood, under the guise of freedom of speech and freedom of expression.
Under Mamdani how can we best respond?
Let's brainstorm. Jews should not be the ones intimidated.
Here are some suggestions:
On Shavuot, frum Jewish men should come out en masse walking in the streets wearing their Tefillin. JDL types as well, wearing IDF uniforms should have a noticeable presence and everyone, young and old be educated and armed as best as possible and with knowledge on how to best respond given the circumstances in case they feel threatened. This is relevant to anyone walking on the streets late on Shavuot night!
Perhaps there be Rabbinic permission to carry cell phones?
I hope no Rav or political Askan suggests stay home for your protection! Jews should come out en masse with Jewish Pride as usual on Shavuot night. We need to work with law enforcement but be prepared to do what is necessary if the NY Police hands are tied and are unable to respond sufficiently to address the threat.
When I was in Israel in November, I knew we were surrounded on all sides by evil but I felt safe because Chayalim and civilians with weapons were all over the place.
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