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The National Museum of American Jewish Military History has a program that allows you to memorialize a fallen Jewish service member via the Yahrzeit Remembrance Program. They charge a fee of $100 to list your loved one on the site. Each yahrzeit includes a photo and a brief description of his or her service. The listing is shown on both […]
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Yesterday, President Bush proclaimed April 25 through May 2, 2004, as Jewish Heritage Week. From the press release: Over the past three and a half centuries, Jewish Americans have helped shape the history and culture of our Nation. As scientists, physicians, social workers, educators, artists, businessmen, and in many other professions, Jewish citizens have contributed to the strength of our […]
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Here’s one for the history books! This year, over 100 U.S. Jewish troops, civilians, and even a few Iraqi nationals celebrated Passover in a very unique location: Saddam Husseins former Presidential Palace in Baghdad. The seder was organized and lead by Rabbi Mitchell Ackerson (LTC, USA), the senior chaplain for the US Army 220th Military Police Brigade. Update: Click on […]
Read moreTis the season for Passover stories I guess. The Free Lance-Star has a story online about a retired Marine near Quantico who opened his home to a young Second Lieutenant on Pesach. The story itself is not that remarkable, but LtCol Haas deserves a special yesher koach for all his service at Quantico. He volunteered his own time to lead […]
Read moreThe USA Weekend had an interesting article recently on religion in the military, specifically in Iraq. It chronicles five servicemembers who had some experience with their religion while fighting in Iraq. Spc. Joe Kashnow tells his story of being an Orthodox Jew in the Army and his faith in God throughout some harrowing experiences in Iraq.
Read moreI was going through one of my bread cravings the other day (during Passover) and I realized what a great thing this new low-carb craze is to some Jews. These days I keep strict kosher for Passover, but there was a time when that wasn’t the case. I’ve been stationed in a few places where finding kosher for Passover items […]
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Sergeant, U.S. Air Force from Sgt. Levitow’s Medal of Honor citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his own life above and beyond the call of duty. Sergeant John L. Levitow (then Airman First Class), U.S. Air Force, distinguished himself by exceptional heroism on 24 February, 1969, while assigned as a loadmaster aboard a AC-47 […]
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