New Exhibit at the NMAJMH

On November 11, 2014, the National Museum of American Jewish Military History will be holding a Veterans Day celebration for the opening of their new core exhibit: Jews in the American Military. The museum will be open from 1 to 5 PM. The dedication of the exhibit will be at 3 PM with refreshments to follow. From New Amsterdam in 1654 to Afghanistan today, […]

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Remembering the Jewish Fallen at Normandy

Last week I wrote about the Normandy Kaddish Project, the brainchild of Alan Weinschel, that brought people around the world together in remembering the Jewish service members who gave their lives on the beaches of Normandy. This past Friday Alan spoke to his own congregation in New York. An excerpt from his speech is reprinted here: Today is the 70th anniversary […]

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Normandy Kaddish Project

A week from today, on June 6th, the world will pause to remember the hundreds of thousands of troops who fought in the D-Day invasion, including the thousands who gave their lives on the beaches of Normandy. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the invasion and, thanks to the follow through of one man, synagogues across the United States […]

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Medal of Honor Awarded to 24 Soldiers

President Barack Obama announced Friday that he will award the Medal of Honor to 24 Soldiers during a March 18 ceremony at the White House. Seven awards will go to World War II veterans, nine to Korean War veterans, and eight to Vietnam War veterans. All awards are posthumous with the exception of three living Vietnam veterans. The awards come […]

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