On February 15, Chabad of West Orange will began a second six-session course, teaching Krav Maga, an Israeli form of self defense, in separate classes to men and women. Classes will meet on six Wednesdays through March 22, with a women’s class beginning at 7:30 p.m. and a men’s class following at 8:30 p.m. each week.

Join certified Krav Maga instructor Rabbi Michoel Shapiro, a.k.a. “The Fighting Rabbi,” as he teaches defense in an active-shooter situation in a public place or school, defense against a gun threat (being taken hostage at gunpoint), defense against a knife attack, defense against a knife threat (being taken hostage at knife point), defense techniques against common unarmed attacks and combative principles and tactics.

The fee to participate is $125. To pay online, visit www.chabadwestorange.com/donate. For more information, please call 973-325-6311.

Participants should wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing and sneakers.

Chabad of West Orange is located at 401 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, New Jersey.