Home of Jewish War Veterans Online Post 77
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 […]
Read moreFrom 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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Gen. Robert Magnus is assistant commandant of the Marine Corps. By Suzanne Kurtz Situated deep within the E-ring of the Pentagon, the spacious office suite of Marine Corps Gen. Robert Magnus is surprisingly quiet. Uniformed aides work purposefully outside, while Magnus reminisces about his childhood. He recalls his boyhood idol, a family friend who regaled him with stories of sinking […]
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Above, Rabbi Donald Levy and TSgt April Shake of Ramstein Air Base pose in front of the newly acquired print of “The Jewish Soldier: For Thou Art With Me.” The aquisition came in the form of a donation by Rabbi Levy and his wife, Clara. The occasion for the photo? TSgt Shake’s reenlistment!A Very Special “MAZEL TOV!” and a heartfelt […]
Read moreBy Dr. Alex Grobman, author of Rekindling the Flame: American Jewish Chaplains and the Survivors of European Jewry, 1944-1948. The American Jewish Historical Society’s exhibit “Particular Responsibility: The Making of the U.S. Army Talmud,” has brought a very important part of the history of the Jews in post-war Europe to the attention of the public. The chapter they cover, however, […]
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I am a Sephardic Jew born in Baghdad, Iraq. I served in the U.S. Army, mostly in Korea, with the First Cavalry Division,15th Aviation Company. I retired in 2003 and authored 2 books: Full Circle: Escape from Baghdad And the Return and History of The Jews and Israel. My life’s story can be found on my website: www.saulsilasfathi.com or you […]
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