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Last year, http://www.thejewishsoldier.com posted “The Jewish-American Haggadah.” Well, it’s back online and just a click away. A great way to share your Jewish ritual/heritage at the contemporary Thanksgiving Dinner table whether it is with friends or family. May you have a safe, peaceful and blessed Thanksgiving Day wherever in the world you may be. Hag Sameach!
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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 moreAs the month of January comes to a close, so does an era at the Jewish Welfare Board, Jewish Chaplains Council. Rabbi Nathan Landman, known to many military Jewish Lay Leaders the world over is retiring from the JWB after two decades of service. Some military Lay Leaders have literally grown up with Rabbi Landman, been Bar Mitzvah’d by him, […]
Read moreI heard about a disturbing trend today on the radio on my way to work. Soldiers with PTSD being harassed or ostracized by other Soldiers. How can this be?! We have been told, after all, that we are to be “our brother’s keeper.” Relating to this, I offer the following: “He [the angel] said, ‘It will no longer be said […]
Read moreIn an effort to provide the American Thanksgiving with a little traditional Jewish flavor, I put together a little pamphlet with some suggested reading, prayers, songs for the occasion. This little tool can be found at www.thejewishsoldier.com A great “ice breaker” to help share with non-Jewish friends some traditional Jewish prayers and stories during the Thanksgiving meal. Good health and […]
Read moreIs your family in need of assistance with postage for your care packages? Need a phone card? Want a care package? Check out these sites for assistance: www.operationhomelink.org – Free computers for spouses or parents of deployed soldiers in ranks E1 – E5. www.operationuplink.org – Free phone cards. anysoldier.com – To sign up for sponsoring soldier care packages for theater. […]
Read moreMany great scholars have written and taught us on the “art of war.” However, let’s not forget that Torah and the Prophets also provide us, still today, a magnificent source for learning and development of our military leadership skills during these times. As we approach the last reading in the Book of Numbers, Mattot/Massei, we begin to learn from Moses […]
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