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Guarding Against Hatred: The New Normal
In urban environments, safety measures are increasingly normalized due to societal threats. The installation of large stone blocks in front of synagogues serves to prevent potential vehicular attacks, highlighting a grim reality faced by Jewish communities. This represents a unique and troubling norm for Jews, emphasizing that such protective measures are not commonly required by other demographics in American society. The presence of these blocks symbolizes the ongoing struggle against antisemitism, prompting the need for discourse on safety and the broader implications of societal adjustments to violence.