JWV Statement on Attack by Iran on Israel
On Saturday, April 13, 2024, Iran launched hundreds of deadly drones, ballistic missiles, and cruise missiles in an attack on Israel. Iran’s proxies, Hezbollah, the Houthis, Hamas, joined in the […]
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Entries by Iryna Apple
JWV Signs 4+1 Commitment to Hire Military Spouses
On April 2, 2024, the Jewish War Veterans of the USA signed the 4+1 Commitment — a program developed by Blue Star Families, Hiring Our Heroes, and Department of Defense’s […]
Second Gentleman Speaks at NEC Meeting
By Bryn Garick, Managing Editor JWV was honored to host Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff at the annual NEC conference on February 21, 2024. Following a meet and greet with Jewish […]
VA Deputy Secretary Bradsher Gives Keynote Address at NEC Meeting
By Bryn Garick, Managing Editor JWV welcomed Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Deputy Secretary Tanya Bradsher to speak at our Policy Committee during our NEC Meeting. Bradsher began her remarks […]
NC Lischinsky Testifies Before Congressional Committees
By Bryn Garick, Managing Editor On March 13, 2024, National Commander Barry Lischinsky testified to present our legislative priorities to the Joint House and Senate Veterans Affairs Committee (SVAC). Prior […]
JWV Celebrates 128th Anniversary in NYC with Ceremony and Service
By Bryn Garick, Managing Editor On March 15, 2024, JWV celebrated its 128th anniversary as the longest-serving active Veterans Service Organization. In honor of this anniversary, JWV leadership, members, patrons, […]
Bringing Jewish Culture Expands Our Community
By LT Steven A. Ballaban Ten months ago, my wife and I were blessed with a grandson who lives only a few miles from us. It has been a joy […]
JWV Statement on the Passing of Senator Joe Lieberman
On Wednesday, March 27, 2024, former U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman passed away at the age of 82. Senator Lieberman made history as the first Jewish vice presidential nominee of a […]
Stewart Mednick
By Larry Jasper, National Editor Meet the current Department of Minnesota Commander Stewart Mednick. When asked why he joined JWV, he says his friend, Peter Nickitas (current National Judge Advocate), […]
Post 580 Recognizes Louisiana Medal Recipients
By Carol Berman, Post 580 On Sunday, December 24, 2023, the Ben Katz Post 580 hosted a Louisiana Honor Medal Ceremony at Congregation Shir Chadash in Metairie, Louisiana Post 580. […]
