DoD Policy on Religious Observance Updated

The DoD recently updated their “Accommodation of Religious Practices Within the Military Services” directive. The existing directive had been in place since 1988 and was well due for a refresh. Our military has always consisted of members of diverse religious backgrounds, but in an environment that stresses uniformity of appearance the outward expression of that diversity is often hidden. Ironically […]

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The Tikvah Fund is Looking For a Few Good Troops

I was recently contacted by the folks over at The Tikvah Fund to help promote some of their programs. It’s an organization that brings individuals from America, Israel, and around the world to New York City to study economics, war and grand strategy, and Jewish thought. They get a lot of participation from IDF service-members, and are now seeking to […]

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Thousands of Dollars Available in JWV Education Grants

Each year, the Jewish War Veterans of the USA awards four educational grants at the Annual National Convention in August to high school seniors who are direct descendants (children, grand-children and great grand-children) of members in good standing. A number of different grants are available ranging from $1000 to $1500. Applications for these programs are due May 1, 2014. Applicants […]

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Make Your Story a Part of Jewish Military History

As part of a new permanent exhibit at the National Museum of American Jewish Military History (NMAJMH), the museum is developing an interactive computer touch table. The theme of this interactive map is American military service around the world (1948 to the present) and it will include the personal stories and photographs of those who have served. The museum needs your […]

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Standing in the Shadow of the IDF

Tablet Magazine published a discussion with Jewish historian Derek Penslar back in October that really struck a chord with me. The focus of the conversation is how the valor of Diaspora Jews who fought in the U.S. military is sometimes overshadowed by Israel’s military success. The anecdote that really drives the point home is one that Penslar shares from his […]

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Holocaust survivors became heroes in Korean War

Last month, the Cleveland Jewish News ran a story written by Korean War veteran and Holocaust survivor Michael Blain, that highlighted the relative commonplace of survivors who served in the U.S. military during the war. Commenting on a recent certificate of appreciation he received from the U.S. Department of Defense in recognition of honorable service during the Korean War, Blain […]

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