125 Years of Jewish War Veterans of the U.S.A.
From 1896 to today, Jewish War Veterans of the U.S.A. has served the men and women who served our country.
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Rabbi Nathan M. Landman, z”l
Rabbi Landman passed on January 25th, at the age of 87. Even up to his retirement a decade ago, he was a tireless advocate for Jews in the military. A good eulogy is available here, at the JCC Association of North America website: http://jcca.org/news-and-views/always-working-us/
Read moreUpcoming NMAJMH Events
Tuesday, January 31st, 7:00pm Night at the Museum ATTENTION YOUNG PROFESSIONALS: A NIGHT OF WINE, CHEESE, SCHMOOZE, AND PERUSE In partnership with EntryPointDC and George Washington University program in Experiential Education and Jewish Cultural Arts. Join us after hours and hear from Professor Jenna Weissman Joselit, renowned Jewish American History Professor at GWU! Tuesday, January 31 from 7:00-9:00 pm $10 In Advance, $12 at the Door – […]
Read moreJewish chaplain Yisahar Izak
From the Fayette Observer: Soldiers tediously shoveled sand, filling bags for their pits as Capt. Yisahar Izak moved around the training area. His presence, quiet and unassuming, didn’t alter the gruff language between laborious scoops. Instead, it offered a sense of serenity for anyone who might pull Izak, a chaplain, aside. “You need anything?” Izak asked a soldier. The soldier […]
Read moreUK Shabbaton Includes US Personnel
From the Jewish Chronicle: “Jewish service personnel of all ranks stationed in the UK, Germany, Holland and America attended a Shabbaton at the Armed Forces Chaplaincy Centre near Andover.Along with family members, they enjoyed a programme of religious, cultural and social activities, directed by the senior Jewish chaplain to HM Forces, Rabbi Reuben Livingstone.”
Read morePassing the Torch
As of today, Jews in Green is under new ownership. It’s hard to believe I started the site over a decade ago. The idea initially came from my own difficulties finding Jewish resources as a young enlisted Marine. Over the last 11 years the site has seen much iteration – of both scope and style. Most recently I really trimmed the fat, […]
Read moreMemorial Day Tributes from NMAJMH
As we approach Memorial Day 2015, the National Museum of American Jewish Military History is remembering some Jewish individuals who have died in military service. See the entire Tumblr blog. http://nmajmh.tumblr.com/post/119529300905/corporal-roger-briskin-born-april-17-1947
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