Mensch on the Street: What are your thoughts on the recent unrest in Beit Shemesh?

“When it comes to someone being assaulted, these people should be charged with assault. I also think that the rebbeim should also take appropriate action and say that any member of their shul who participates in assaulting other Jews shouldn’t be given any kibbudim.” Jared Katz Teacher, Woodmere

“I think it’s disgraceful. You only hurt the Jewish people when you do that. We should be focusing on our similarities, not our differences.” Stacey Teller Physical therapist Woodmere

“It’s shameful. I don’t know how Jews can do this to other Jewish people. Jews should treat everyone with respect and derech eretz.” Avi Pinto Life insurance salesman Woodmere

“It’s absolutely disgusting, but it’s not a chilul hashem because they don’t represent G-d.” Shlomo Russell Assistant manager Gotta Getta Bagel Woodmere

“It’s not okay that people can just act however they want without there being consequences. They can’t just do what they are doing simply because not everyone is not as religious as them. The zionists are the ones against everything that is going on.” Ahuva Tsadok Owner Ahuva’s Grill, Hewlett

“It’s ridiculous. Having seen videos in the news, it’s horrible what they’re doing to these women who have done nothing wrong. The Israeli government should put soldiers on the streets where it is happening because there is no excuse for this.” David Arbelli Senior, HAFTR High School, North Woodmere