military

Visiting Vicksburg: Reflections from a Rabbi/Army Chaplain

Newly ordained. Longtime military. Feeling these responsibilities deeply.

Why I Want To Serve As A Rabbi… For The Military

When you enter rabbinical school, you get used to a couple of questions. Chief among them: What made you decide ...

Operation Oneg: A Southern & Jewish Soldier Story

Last week was my first adventure on the road as an Education Fellow. I went to Montgomery and Auburn, Alabama, ...

Uncle Sam(uel) Needs YOU!

In addition to being the Director of Rabbinic Services at the ISJL, I’m a proud member of the Jewish Welfare ...

My Southern Jewish Son, the US Army Sergeant/Black Hawk Helicopter Crew Chief

When we brought our baby son home from the hospital nearly 27 years ago, we imagined many things for his ...

Do We Prefer Yom Hazikaron or Memorial Day?

Is Yom Hazikaron a good thing?  This unusual question recently popped into my head while we were teaching our religious ...