Self Defense:
A Jewish Manifesto
By Benjamin Kerstein, Writer

A powerful call to action for American Jews confronting the rising tide of antisemitism.

October 16, 2025

“…a clarity of voice desperately needed for our times” — Ben M. Freeman, Author, The Jews: An Indigenous People

In Self Defense: A Jewish Manifesto, Benjamin Kerstein issues a bold call to action for American Jews confronting rising antisemitism. With urgency and clarity, he urges a break from passivity and a return to the Jewish legacy of physical self-defense. Unapologetic and thought-provoking, this manifesto challenges a community at a crossroads to reclaim empowerment over fear. Benjamin Kerstein is an award-winning Israeli-American writer and Associate fellow at the Z3 Institute.