Thousands of Dollars Available in JWV Education Grants

Each year, the Jewish War Veterans of the USA awards four educational grants at the Annual National Convention in August to high school seniors who are direct descendants (children, grand-children and great grand-children) of members in good standing. A number of different grants are available ranging from $1000 to $1500. Applications for these programs are due May 1, 2014. Applicants […]

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Yahrzeits at the NMAJMH

The National Museum of American Jewish Military History (NMAJMH) in Washington D.C. has a program for memorializing Jewish veterans who are no longer with us. The museum has an electronic yahrzeit board where names are displayed on a video screen in the museum exhibit area and also on the Yahrzeit web page on the date of the yahrzeit. The information may also […]

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AEPi’s Year of The Veteran

This past weekend I had the distinct honor of being the keynote speaker for my fraternity’s annual convention. When I was first approached to do this, I asked myself what you are probably asking yourself now – “why on earth would they pick me to be a keynote speaker?” For those of you unfamiliar with the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity, it […]

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Membership in the JWV

My name is Ian Berkowitz, and I am a retired Army E-7, and also a Jew. I have a 60% disability through the VA. Recently, due to a car accident, I became totally unable to return to work. I began getting actively involved in all of my veterans oragnizations. I am currently the Commander of our local Jewish War Veterans […]

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Forward on the JWV

Editor’s note: Yeah, they quoted me, but I reached out to Representative Pitts by telephone and fax, rather than a visit to his office. Also, it bears repeating, the JWV offers a free membership to those in-service. JOIN!!! Jewish Veterans’ Group Struggles To Retain Relevance By Nathan Guttman Thu. Mar 13, 2008 Washington – On March 7, members of the […]

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Yahrzeits for Afghanistan & Iraq KIAs

The Jewish War Veterans of the USA, has a program to sponsor a Yahrzeit for any fallen Jewish comrade who has died in Iraq or Afghanistan. In order to facilitate this process they need the permission of the surviving family. If you or anyone you know can provide the contact information of surviving families of, Army SGT Michael B. Shackelford […]

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Jewish War Veterans

Cheryl Waldman, the JWV National Programs Coordinator wanted to make sure we all know about the JWV and what they have to offer. Here’s what she sent me: The Jewish War Veterans of the USA welcomes all who are currently serving to apply for membership in the oldest veterans, organization in the country. JWV is dedicated to America’s veterans, and […]

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