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Ukrainian rabbi assaulted in anti-Semitic attack
Kobi Nachshoni
Published: 14.03.14, 21:40
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1. Israel ...
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (03.14.14)
... should send a team of experts in Krav Maga to the Ukraine. Teach those anti-Semitic beasts a lesson they won't soon forget. Then we'll see how many of these barbaric Ukrainians want to challenge a Jew who is not bothering anyone.
2. Ukranians are brave when attacking unarmed Rabbi
Judah   (03.14.14)
Yet against the Russians they hide under their beds!
3. Jews in Ukraine
nigel ,   london   (03.14.14)
perhaps we should be looking at what we can do to help rather than make barbed comments
4. This is why is side with Putin!
(03.14.14)
5. how Ukr.Jews dare to side with Maidan!?
zoro ,   israel   (03.15.14)
I guess, Ukainian Jews support Maidan, because they are scared of them ??? They should. Then those Jews who are afraid that the situation may get worse, should leave either to Russia, Canada, US, or Israel.
6. #2
NilsG ,   Helsingborg, Sweden   (03.15.14)
Perhaps you did not notice but, according to the rabbi, the men who attacked him spoke Russian, not Ukrainian. Whatever their nationality, the act was brutish, vile, and cowardly.
7. "Getaway car" means a false flag attack, excuse for invasion
Steve Benassi ,   Silver Bay, MN USA   (03.15.14)
8. Nothing's changed
Dennis ,   Nj USA   (03.15.14)
So...nothing has changed since my grandparents fled from that hellhole a hundred years ago. they deserve every malady that Mother Russia can bestow upon them!
9. attack on rabbi
Dave Sandler ,   Hendersonville, NC   (03.15.14)
In view of the history in the area, and current tensions, why are the Jews unarmed and "defenseless"? What prevents the Jews from fighting back? Rather than Israel deploying krav maga specialists, the locals should learn and practice self-defense. Instead, we have a repeat of 1941 all over again.
10. What is the Rabbi doing in that hell of a place?
Rich ,   Toronto, Canada   (03.15.14)
Is he waiting to be beaten by anti-Semities, hoping to have the sympathy of his fellow Jews? Rabbi Cohen need’s to get out of the Ukraine and over to Crimea where he will have the protection of the Russian military.
11. To #1: Yes indeed, Sarah
joyce fraser   (03.15.14)
Education and refinement is seldom useful when fundamental 'street-wiseness' is the answer, and for which there is no substitute. Unfortunately some 'elements' only understand one language. Chaval al anasheem tovim v'yashareem!
12. #1 ,...
split ,   US   (03.15.14)
If your Krav Maga is as good as you brag why don't we see any of them (not one) participating in UFC fights? We can admire fighters from all over the world representing styles and techniques from martial arts to traditional street fights except your Krav Maga masters? Why not, after all a lot of them on the top of the ladder became a multi-millionaires over the years getting paid for fights, titles, promoting products and some in Hollywood. So why can't we see them? Maybe because they're as good in their craft and real like the other daily hasbara crap you been peddling here that looks impressive until you verify ,...
13. Israel must not get involved in Ukraine or take sides in it
(03.15.14)
If Ukrainian Jews don't feel safe their, they can always go to Israel.
14. not so clear case
jokuvaan   (03.15.14)
Could been FSB subversion also.
15. 12#, the U.F.C. has many rules
Judah ,   Golan Heights,ISRAEL   (03.15.14)
It favors wrestlers who have kick boxing skills. Yet in a street fight I would still pick Mike Tyson or the Kritchko brothers who with one punch could knock out the U.F.C. champion. Its the same with the Israeli martial arts. It is meant for soldiers not for the U.F.C. ring.
16. Jews must leave Ukraine
C   (03.15.14)
jews have no place in the ukraine, a hell hole of jew hatred under all and every government.
17. 6# , Ukranians speak mostly Russian
Judah ,   Golan Heights,ISRAEL   (03.15.14)
My wife is a Ukranian Jew born in Odessa. Although she did learn Ukranian in school , she speaks only Russian with all of her relatives and friends. Last Simcha Torah I was visiting her relatives and I went to the Chabad Odessa synagogue. Everyone spoke Russian including the Rabbi.
18. #17:Correct.ALL Jews everywhere in former SU speak RUSSIAN
zoro ,   israel   (03.15.14)
Not only ALL Jews of former SU speak russian, but also ALL Jews in Lithuania for example, which was independent state before WWII, also spoke either Russian or Polish, but everybody preferred language was Yiddish of course. Even before 1917, in 19th century, 18th century..etc, Russian was THE Language for communication, for education, for culture. Russian language is a very rich language, it's a language of a nation with a rich cultural traditions of hundreds of years, with more theaters and museums than any other country in the world. Over 1000 !!!!... theatrical productions are currently running in Moscow. This is one number shows the love for Theaters in Russia. Any other country in the world with such enormous theatrical tradition? NO.
19. Ukraine
H.S.Cohen ,   n.y.c. u.s.a.   (03.15.14)
What more do we need to know? GET THEM OUT OF THERE WITH AN AIR LIFT TO ISRAEL!
20. #15 "Israeli martial arts" "for soldiers"
Albrecht ,   EU   (03.15.14)
How does it work? Many armed Israeli soldiers only able to shoot dead: - ONE - INJURED (earlier shot in the legs) man on the checkpoint. Must be a really fantastic "martial arts".
21. #15 - You don't know what are you talking about ,...
split ,   US   (03.15.14)
UFC accepts anyone who brings the fans and profit - By the way Mohamet Ali once fought Japanese Judo master and couldn't knock him down what makes you think that Tyson would ? ,... Your Krav Maga masters are good at abusing Palis ,...
22. Better For Those Jews To Flee To USA
World Citizen ,   the world   (03.15.14)
There's no need for Jews to flee to Israel where they most likely will exist at a much lower standard of living. Go to the real promised land of America. Any sabra in Israel with connections is trying to go. They know the living is much easier and less stressful. Why do you think that people like Sarah only visit their beach condominiums in the summer, then scurry like cockroaches back to NYC? Face it. Palestine is for Palestinians. European colonists should leave because they don't belong and have no claim to the land.
23. #17 Judah
GS   (03.15.14)
How many Jews (est.) living today in Odessa, Judah? Thank you.
24. Shanghai and Israel is better........
Calibi ,   Sydney Aust   (03.15.14)
Rabbi have you been to China or Israel? In China your only fear is pollution! In Israel evil people live under the mercy of your God and the Israeli govt. God bless you and your family Shalom!
25. Ask Eloihim to avenge this. He is an expert at how to avenge
Rivkah   (03.15.14)
26. #19: Best option for Ukr. Jews is Not Israel=>Canada & US
zoro ,   israel   (03.15.14)
To bring them to Israel????? Most of them will suffer. Israel is only interested to bring Jews. Israeli gov. provides very minimal help. In 1950s-1980s Israeli government provided new immigrants with apartments and big discounts to purchase appliances and furniture. Todays this DOESN'T exist basically. New immigrants get very little, no apartments and funny discounts. A better way is Toronto or South Florida
27. time has come
yossi ,   Jerusalem   (03.15.14)
unleash the Golem. Then make Aliyah en masse
28. #26 of course
ex-oleh chadash   (03.15.14)
That's why olim from third world countries can't live in Israel: apartments are so expensive.
29. Nowadays
Vladimir ,   Yeruashalayim   (03.15.14)
a charedi Jew will find it better in America or Britain. Ask Yair Lapid if he will be happy to receive Rabbi Hillel Cohen/
30. 23# , 300 to 400,000 Jews in Ukraine
Judah ,   Golan Heights,ISRAEL   (03.15.14)
1) Israel 6,000,000 Jews 2) America 5.300,000 Jews 3) France 600,000 Jews 4) Canada 400,000 Jews 5) Ukraine 300,000 to 400,000 Ukraine used to be 3rd just 20 years ago. As for the exact numbers in Kiev and Odessa I do not know.
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