JWV Department of Michigan

Jewish, living in Michigan, and a veteran (or active duty) of the US Armed Forces.
In Michigan, A Jewish voice for veterans and a veteran's voice for Jews.

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At Machpelah Cemetery, I saw a woman flagging a grave. I asked if the deceased was a veteran. She said he had been in the military, but had never joined JWV. Let's clear this up right now. JWV wants the grave of every Jewish veteran to have a flag. Membership Not Required.

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Each year JWV Michigan flags graves of veterans in local Jewish cemeteries.
If your veteran's grave was flagged by us last year, then you don't have to do anything - we keep those records. However, if your veteran did NOT receive a flag last year, go to: https://t.co/kww3dKG9TB.

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Sunset April 17 begins Israel's Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Yom Hashoah was established in Israel in 1959 on the 27th of Nissan, the anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto uprising.

The Zekelman Holocaust Center annual Yom HaShoah program is Sunday, April 23rd at 2:30pm.

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Sunset on April 24th begins Memorial Day for the Fallen Soldiers of Israel, Yom HaZikaron.

While Yom HaZikaron has been traditionally dedicated to fallen soldiers, commemoration has also been extended to civilian victims of terrorism.

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Sunset on April 25th begins Israel's Independence Day.

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November 9th is the anniversary of Kristallnacht. Never forget.

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Jewish War Veterans of the USA, Department of Michigan & Auxiliary participated in the Detroit Veterans Day parade this past Sunday, Nov 6th.

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October 27 of each year is Navy Day.
The Navy League of the United States organized the first Navy Day Oct 27, 1922, because it was the birthday of 26th President Theodore Roosevelt, who was a naval enthusiast/promoter of sea power and former assistant Secretary of the Navy.

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L-to-R: Don Schenk, Mark Weiss, Art Fishman, Phil Smith (Michigan Commanders Group), Bill Glogower, Larry Berry

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Congrats to Arthur Fishman, WWII veteran, JWV Post 510 member, & Michigan Commander's Group Veteran of the Year! A separate award: Art will also be Grand Marshal of this year's Detroit Veterans Day parade. It's been a big year for Art.

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Sunday, September 25th is Gold Star Mothers Day
Gold stars represent family members killed during active duty. Honor the mothers of those that made the ultimate sacrifice.
For history of the Blue/Silver/Gold Stars, see https://t.co/OF8tOOk7iN

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September 11th is Patriot Day.
Remember all of the victims and first responders that died in the 9/11 attacks.

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Jewish War Veterans Department of Michigan continues to support the mission of Fisher House Michigan. Hopefully, coming soon to Detroit!
For those that don't know Art Fishman, he's the white hat without a tie.

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Detroit Jewish News did a nice article about one of our newest members:
https://t.co/WH55xiX2Fo

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Art Fishman (Jewish War Veterans of the USA, Post 510) is the Michigan Commander's Group Veteran of the Year. For those that don't know Art, he is the one wearing glasses.

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Happy Independence Day, everyone !

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June 6 is D-Day. June 6, 1944, the Allies (Britain, America, Canada, & France) attacked German forces on the coast of Normandy, France with a huge force of 156,000 soldiers. The Allies landed on five beaches along a 50-mile stretch of the heavily fortified coast.

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Sunset on May 18th begins Lag B'Omer.

The Omer is the 49 days between Passover and Shavuot. The Omer is a time of semi-mourning.

The 33rd day of the count, Lag B'Omer, mourning practices are lifted.

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