Amid rise in hate crimes, Rabbi urges congregation to bring guns to synagogue

'I know it sounds horrible, but I think it's a very logical approach for the situation we're in,' said Boston rabbi Dan Rodkin.

Massachusetts rabbi is telling his congregation to bring guns to synagogue on the Sabbath.

During the Sabbath, observant Jews are prohibited from strenuous activity, using electricity or otherwise violating"the day of rest." That woulds seem to extend to carrying arms on the Sabbath, according to the Talmud, the primary source for Jewish religious law. "I'm not trying to be a tough guy or a cowboy, he said."My top priority is protecting my family plus the hundreds of congregants at my synagogue, many of whom are friends"

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