Tag Archives: Military

The Haredi Draft and Me – B’nai B’rith International

By Alan Schneider, Director, B’nai B’rith World Center – Jerusalem As someone who served three years of mandatory service in the Israeli army, followed by some 25 years in combat reserves—including  stints on the outskirts of Beirut during the1982 Read more » »

Serving Your Country in the Face of Discrimination – B’nai B’rith International

Every June, I find myself coming across news articles about the anniversary of D-Day. This year, one article really got my attention regarding Richard Stewart; a 102-year-old veteran who, after almost 80 years, returned to Normandy to commemorate the anniversary. Read more » »