Home of Jewish War Veterans Online Post 77
As someone who has done a couple of tours in Japan, I can attest that “local” Jewish culture is hard to find in the Far East. I had some pleasant experiences with on-base communities, but I never did find a kosher restaraunt or local synagogue in town. It turns out that this isn’t the case everywhere. There are thriving Jewish […]
Read moreA great site was forwarded to me last night. The military often puts us at bases or posts far away from larger Jewish communities. Subsequently, there can be a paucity of any kind of materials relevant to Judaism. For broadband Internet users, however, there is now the Jewish Tv Network, which has programming pertaining to both Jewish life and Israel. […]
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. […]
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Certainly one of the downsides of being a Jew in the military is being stationed in the middle of nowhere. We often find ourselves far from the Jewish infrastructure that Jews in large cities enjoy. And when we deploy…fuggetaboutit. Because of this, observing mitzvot can be a significant challenge, but no matter where we are we can at least study […]
Read moreI am a psychologist involved with a group of therapists here in Los Angeles called The Soldiers Project. It is a project of the Trauma Center of LAISPS (Los Angeles Institute & Society for Psychoanalytic Studies). The group was founded by a psychiatrist, Dr. Judith Broder, who was touched after seeing a play about combat trauma. We are offering FREE […]
Read moreMilitary news you can use: Navy Raises Tuition Assistance Limits for Sailors Army Gives Bonus to High School Seniors who Graduate Navy Releases New Re-Enlistment Bonus Rates Helmets to Hardhats – Transitioning service members with training and employment opportunities in the construction industry. SchoolQuest – New web site designed for military parents to find the best option for their children’s […]
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