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Members of Military Support Equal Rights for Servicewomen
As we were enjoying the long weekend at barbeques or on the beach, I’m sure that many of us also stopped to consider the sacrifices of our troops – both those who currently protect us across the world...
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Jewish Servicemen: “Our Forgotten Defenders”
Today’s Forward editorial, “Our Forgotten Defenders,”reminds American Jews of the sacrifices our Jewish servicemen and women are making overseas – not just by serving in the IDF but by deploying to...
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War in Afghanistan Enters 12th Year
On a recent visit to Capitol Hill I found myself outside of Senator Frank Lautenberg’s (D-NJ) office. Senator Lautenberg is one of only a handful of Senators left who served in the U.S. military...
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Ultra-Orthodox Receive First Draft Notices
Just this week, the IDF issued its first draft notices to 15,000 ultra-Orthodox youth (ages 17-19). Although their enlistment is not immediate, it marks the first time that the ultra-Orthodox...
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Veterans Day
Today millions of Americans will join together to celebrate Veterans Day. This contemporary American holiday grew out of Armistice Day and commemorates the ending of World War I on November 11th,...
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URJ Camp Offers Incentive Program for Jewish Military Families
The URJ is proud to announce an innovative Camper Incentive Program for Jewish Military Families on Active Duty, open to Jewish families with at least one parent on Active Duty in the United States...
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