Happy Chanukah!

The lighting of the candles each evening teaches us that even with the destruction of the holy Temple in Jerusalem, the candles of the Chanukiah are eternal; burning through the darkness we may have encountered and illuminating our way through the year.

It is customary to place the lighted Chanukiah at the entrance to a dwelling, to light the way for all to see in the darkness of the night. In the same way, the light of the candles illuminates our hearts to the darkness around us – the pain and suffering of others; and leads us to the mitzvot we may perform every day without limits or alterations.

All of us at the Jewish War Veterans of the USA and the National Museum of American Jewish Military History wish you a Happy Chanukah, and best wishes on this Festival of Light.

Hurricane Sandy Relief

All of us have been shocked and saddened by the devastation suffered by the residents of the East Coast, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast of our country by Hurricane Sandy and its aftermath. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all who have been affected by this disaster.

The Jewish War Veterans of the USA will be making its National Disaster Relief Fund available to JWV members and others who have been devastated by this storm. Although our available relief funds are limited as a result of other catastrophes suffered in recent years, it is always our intention to help and support all humans in distress. Please contact Nikki Salzman at 202-265-6280 or . Emergency Fund Chairmen Nathan Goldberg, PNC at 518-446-0104 or Sam Greenberg, PNC at 570-288-2252 for further information.

If you would like to contribute to this relief effort, you may do so by donating online or by sending a check to National Headquarters at 1811 R Street NW, Washington, DC 20009.

Coming events

Click here to register today Crystal City Marriott at Reagan National Airport

ATTENTION! ATTENTION! ATTENTION!

New Date for the Trip to Israel February 24-March 6, 2013 The date of the 27th Annual Missions to Israel has been changed to accommodate the needs of those who will be attending the NEC. The new trip date is February 24 -March 6, 2013, for the Leadership Mission and the Allied Veterans Mission. Join us on a real trip of a lifetime to Beautiful and Historic Israel! This year we’re visiting new sites in addition to the places you want to experience again. Meet Israelis and their leaders, and enjoy the knowledge and the fun & comradeship that our trips are known for. This trip is open to everyone, whether a JWV member or not. Bring a relative, friend, neighbor! For more information about our 27th Annual Mission to Israel click here                                     PNC Robert M. Zweiman, Chairman                           This is the Trip of a Lifetime!

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