Featured Jews
Rabbi Nathan M. Landman, z”l
Rabbi Landman passed on January 25th, at the age of 87. Even up to his retirement a decade ago, he was a tireless advocate for […]
Jewish chaplain Yisahar Izak
From the Fayette Observer: Soldiers tediously shoveled sand, filling bags for their pits as Capt. Yisahar Izak moved around the training area. His presence, quiet […]
President to Award Medal of Honor to Jewish WWI Vet
On June 2, 2015, President Barack Obama will award the Medal of Honor to Army Sergeant William Shemin and to Army Private Henry Johnson for […]
Guard of Israel – Bencin Riseman and Family in WWI
Russian-immigrant Bencin Riseman joined the Massachusetts National Guard and served on the Mexican Border in 1916. When that conflict ended, Riseman returned home to Boston. The […]