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Notes from the DMZ

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by Rabbi Irving Elson This was a short trip to Korea, only five days “boots on the ground,” and yet I felt so much was accomplished in such a little time. JWB has a policy of visiting first-tour chaplains around the time they enter six-months on active duty, and all chaplains are visited every two … Continued

At Iwo Jima, a call to serve

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At Iwo Jima, a call to serve By Rabbi Steven Ballaban Yesterday afternoon, I had the opportunity to join several other sailors and marines in raising the U.S. flag over Iwo Jima.  I was selected for the flight, and the honor of raising the flag at the site of the famous [Joe] Rosenthal photo atop Mt. Suribachi. … Continued

JCCs to train in pilot program serving veterans

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Six Jewish Community Centers have been selected to pilot Project Welcome Home, a JCC Association initiative meant to educate them to better assist U.S. service men and women and their families and to engage with their communities. The project, which will be steered by JWB Jewish Chaplains Council, a program of JCC Association, incorporates the … Continued