National Executive Committee Meeting
February 20-22, 2024
Washington, District of Columbia
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 25 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.
VA Secretary McDonough’s Letter of Support and NC Lischinsky’s Reply
NewsThe 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 […]
JWV’s Statement on Hamas Attack on Israel
NewsToday, 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 […]
JWV Calls on University of Pennsylvania Leadership to Prevent Hate Speech on Campus
NewsThe Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America (JWV) remains deeply concerned that the Palestine Writes Literature Festival will be held on campus September 22-24, 2023. The festival […]
JWV Elects New National Commander and Vice Commander
NewsThe Jewish War Veterans of the U.S.A. (JWV) is pleased to announce it has elected its 92nd National Commander, Colonel Barry Lischinsky, USA, Retired of Massachusetts and 4th National Vice […]
JWV Denounces Antisemitic Remarks by Representative Jayapal
NewsThe Jewish War Veterans of the USA (JWV) expressed outrage at the remarks of U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA) given on Saturday in Chicago stating that Israel is a “racist state.” JWV […]