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“firstly because if one does not act to help and save the poor and impoverished – tomorrow or the day after the persecution will arrive at that person’s door – and then it will indeed be one’s own affliction.” (Rabbi Moses Chalphon Ha-Cohen21, "Darkhei Moshe", Parashat Shmot - Part 4 )

Modern commentaries say that one should help others in need and attend to their issues. Judaism wants to help resolve problems and help others, while other people want to cause problems that will turn into their own punishment.

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“Why should I trouble myself with the people’s voices of protest? Let my soul dwell in peace!”—if one does this, they overthrow the world.” (Midrash Tanhuma19, Mishpatim 2) - Midrash

The capital riots were American people fighting each other. The topic of polarization with two different groups doesn’t practice Tikkun Olam. They know more about the topic of politics than I do which should add to their obligation of Tikkun Olam. They should stay in peace as one of the sides of the argument rather have.

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“The nations of the ancient world would only love their own people, and they would defraud other peoples because they saw them as despicable foreigners. Therefore, it says here, that you need to love him like yourself, and act toward him just as you would want.” (Shada 3 on Leviticus 19:34)

Even though the two sides that are fighting are from the same nation, they are still despicable to each other. They should all treat each other equally. Just like the unit, In the Image Of God, we were all made in the image of God and should be treated equally.

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"And you shall not mistreat a stranger nor oppress him, because you were strangers in the land of Egypt” (Exodus 22:20)

The raiders at the recent capitol riots were mistreating many people including people they don’t know and ‘strangers’.

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Treat People With Respect and Dignity (Image of God)

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Treat People With Respect and Dignity (Image of God)

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“One who oppresses the poor insults his maker, but one who is kind to the needy honors God.” (Prov. 14:31)

Treating others with respect and dignity is as important as treating God with respect and dignity. The people raiding the capitol and participating in domestic terrorism are not treating all other people with respect and dignity.

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Human Dignity Is Great (In the Image of God)

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Human Dignity Is Great (In the Image of God)

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“Come and hear. 'Great is human dignity since it overrides a negative precept of the Torah'...  Said R. Kahana: If a great man makes a statement, you should not laugh at him.” (Berakhot 19B)

At the recent capitol riots, people were raiding because they did not like the president. Talmud tells us to not laugh at ‘a great man’ to preserve their dignity which overrides a negative law. If people raid because of this they are destroying his dignity.

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Jewish Perspective on Domestic Terrorism

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Jewish Perspective on Domestic Terrorism

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The issue at hand is domestic terrorism. Related issues include recent violence at the US Capitol. The left and the right have different meanings of domestic terrorism. While many on the left and some on the right call the capitol riot an act of domestic terrorism, many on the far right deem it differently, and some even believe it justified. Judaism supports that it was not justified and people who participated or plan to participate in similar acts should be punished.

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Why We Must Be Able to Charge Offenders with Domestic Terrorism

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Why We Must Be Able to Charge Offenders with Domestic Terrorism

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This article discusses why we should be able to charge people that have engaged in Domestic Terrorism.

("O’Connor, Tom. “COLUMN: Why We Must Be Able to Charge Offenders with Domestic Terrorism – Homeland Security Today.” Hstoday.us, 7 May 2021, www.hstoday.us/subject-matter-areas/counterterrorism/column-why-we-must-be-able-to-charge-offenders-with-domestic-terrorism/. Accessed 10 May 2021.")