Home of Jewish War Veterans Online Post 77
Here are a couple things to brighten up your day: Who says there is no Jewish life in Japan? I had hoped to get this out before the performance, but there was a recent showing of Fiddler on the Roof in Japan… in Japanese! I thought I’d point this out because we have a number of readers stationed in Japan, […]
Read moreThis week’s Torah portion, Tetzaveh, deals with G-d giving specific instsructions on how the High Priest’s clothing is to be made. Given the nature and criticality of this work, God wanted the clothing to be made by: “…the wise-hearted people whom I have invested with… wisdom.” (Exodus 28:3) Wisdom is a gift from Hashem and a privilege. To those of […]
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It’s been a busy last couple of months, but I finally finished up my training in Kingsville and earned my wings of gold. I’m not sure exactly when, but I’ll be transfering to Cherry Point, NC to learn how to fly my new aircraft, the AV-8B Harrier. This was my first choice for aircraft, so I am incredibly excited. I […]
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Admit it, we’ve all been there: Your (non-Jewish) chaplain is offering the invocation at some event or ceremony and he or she is nearing the end of their prayer. You’ve been inspired (or are at least content) up to this point, but you start getting this uneasy feeling in your stomach. Is he going to finish with, “in Jesus’s name […]
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This tidbit isn’t specifically related to Judaism, but it is a unique job opportunity to work with chaplains for those that don’t have specific religious training. RPs aren’t assigned to a specific faith group, but working side by side with any chaplain will improve your chances of having your own religious needs met. Story by Lance Cpl. Steven R. Cushman […]
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In 1998 Congress declared that February 3rd would be known as Four Chaplains Day in honor of the four chaplains aboard the USS Dorchester who gave their lives to save others who were fleeing the sinking ship. The WorldNetDaily has an editorial that recaps most of the events that took place that day in 1943. The article also focuses on […]
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Vicki Cody, wife of GEN Richard Cody, Vice Chief of Staff, U.S. Army, has written a guide called Your Soldier, Your Army: A Parents’ Guide. Vicki is also the mother of two Apache helicopter pilots with the 101st Airborne Division. Mrs. Cody turns her own 30-year experience as the wife and mother of Soldiers into advice and consolation for other […]
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