April 2007 – Jews in Green

Jewish American Heritage Month

26 Apr 2007 SSG Brian Kresge

Don’t forget, May 2007 is Jewish American Heritage month. It’s a good time to reflect on the contributions of Jewish American soldiers both in and out uniform or sadly, those who exist in righteous memory. Here are some links: The official Jewish American Heritage Month Website The National Museum of American Jewish Military History. Unlike the pamphlet joke from the […]

News

The Only Messianic Jewish Chaplain in the Military: Can we keep it that way?

25 Apr 2007 SSG Brian Kresge

It’s hard enough fighting the fiery Evangelism that sometimes goes hand-in-hand with serving in the uniformed services. This story on blackanthem.com gives me pause. Full Article Though the article touches on his duties as a chaplain, which I’m sure are exemplary if he loves soldiers, I worry that to non-Jews, his status as a military chaplain confers a sense that […]

Religion

Naval Officer Erects Menorah in Saddam’s Palace

20 Apr 2007 SSG Brian Kresge

From Canadian Jewish News – Lt. Laurie Zimmet of Los Angeles, an observant Jew of Los Angeles, California, organized a seder over Passover and erected a menorah in one of Saddam’s former palaces. This story in the Canadian Jewish News is quite fascinating and worth the read. From the article: “She declined to be described as frum or observant. “I […]

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