A Jewish Voice for Veterans, A Veteran’s Voice for Jews

Benefits of Membership

With a JWV membership, you can enjoy comradeship, and support in times of need. You will be able to attend annual meetings, educative seminars, stimulating workshops, entertainment, tours and banquets.
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Programs

Learn about ways we support veterans and their families across the country, ranging from volunteering hundreds of hours at the VA to partnering with local Boy and Girl Scout troops!
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Resources from the VA

JWV is working with the Department of Veterans Affairs to make sure you have access to all the benefits you are entitled to as a Veteran.
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News & Announcements

November 6, 2023

JWV, Auxiliary, and Museum Leaders Call on Amazon to Remove Items Expressing Hatred

National Commander Lischinsky, President Zak, and President Bernstein wrote to Amazon CEO, Andy Jassy, “to express concern on the critical issue of terrorism, hatred, bigotry, and antisemitism.” The three leaders “urge Amazon to stop selling and distributing offensive merchandise, including apparel, stickers and items on [their] website and commercial platform.”

November 3, 2023

JWV leads VSO/MSO effort to Congressional Leadership Urging Solidary and Unity for Israel

JWV lead a coalition of VSOs and MSOs urging Congress to stand in solidarity and unity with Israel. The letter was signed by a total of 26 organizations showing their support on this critical issue.

October 26, 2023

Joint letter to the EU Commission

The Jewish War Veterans is one of 43 organizations that have signed a letter drafted by the Jerusalem Institute of Justice urging the European Commission to monitor the distribution of humanitarian aid funds to prevent them from being diverted to Hamas and other armed groups in the Gaza Strip. It also urges the EU to take all necessary actions to secure the release of all currently held hostages in the Gaza Strip.

The Honorable Denis McDonough wrote to JWV stating that the VA “stands with [us] during this tragic time for the Jewish people in Israel, in the United States and around […]

Today, in the early morning hours of Shabbat, the terrorist group Hamas (Islamic Resistance Movement) launched an unprovoked and vicious surprise attack on Israel, killing and wounding many Israeli civilian […]

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