Jewish War Veterans
Cheryl Waldman, the JWV National Programs Coordinator wanted to make sure we all know about the JWV and what they have to offer. Here’s what she sent me:
The Jewish War Veterans of the USA welcomes all who are currently serving to apply for membership in the oldest veterans, organization in the country. JWV is dedicated to America’s veterans, and membership is free to members serving on active duty.
Through its hospital, rehabilitation and veterans’ service programs, the JWV assists the Veterans’ Service Offices in major cities throughout out country. Through our SOS (Support Our Soldiers) program we send a touch of home to those who are currently serving abroad. Through our Capitol Hill action day and ongoing work with members of Congress we fight for those benefits that our returning veterans have earned.
To join JWV or to participate in the SOS program, please call us at 202-265-6280, e-mail to , or write to us at:
1811 R St., NW
Washington, DC 20009
If you didn’t catch it, it is absolutely free to join the JWV if you are on active duty. You don’t have to have served in a war, just served our country. If you are Jewish and in the service (or were in the service), check them out, it will be well worth your while.
I would love to see the men and women behind the glorious past of Jewish Army. I have admired their bravery and their willingness to sacrifice for the common good. Although there are a lot of controversies regarding some of their actions, I still feel that those are justified accordingly.
What possible actions by Jews in the U.S. military have caused controversy?
While stationed with MACV in Saigon (1967-1968), the Jewsih Chaplain requested Jewish troops in the field be allowed to travel to Saigon for a Passover sedar. Several unit commanders refused, claiming the troops involved were critical to their mission. Although it did create a lot “friendly and not so friendly discussion,” I don’t believe it caused a controversy in the typical sense of the word.
I am a contractor working in Afghanistan for the Poppy Eradication Program. Can you please provide me information on how I can obtain a Kosher for Passover Sedar kit so I can observe the 2 sedars? Thank you
Robert Waselovich
In response to Robert Waselovich – I would be happy to arrange to have Sedar kits sent over. Actually I sent one already to the Poppy Eradication Program to your attention but unfortunately I think I now have a wrong address, as mail is now being returned to me. Be happy to help anyway I can.