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The Jewish War Veterans (JWV) is the premier voice for Jewish uniformed service members and veterans in the United States.
Jewish War Veterans of the USA (JWV) is the longest serving veterans service organization out there. We were founded in 1896 by a group of 63 Jewish veterans from the Civil War after a series of antisemitic comments about the lack of Jewish service in the Civil War.
Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America (also referred to as Jewish War Veterans of the U.S.A., Jewish War Veterans, or JWV) is an American Jewish veterans' organization created in 1896 by American Civil War veterans to raise awareness of contributions made by Jewish service members.
The Jewish War Veterans (JWV) is the premier voice for Jewish uniformed service members and veterans in the United States. The JWV affirms that Jewish men and women serve honorably and heroically in the military forces of the United States of America during peacetime and war.
Jewish War Veterans of the U.S.A. National Headquarters 1811 R Street NW, Washington, DC 20009 Telephone: 202-265-6280 · Fax: 202-234-5662 · jwv@jwv.org
Through our online Post, Jewish service members and veterans in even the most remote locations will be able to join with their comrades in a virtual Post that will promote the JWV ideal to be of “greater service to our country and to one another,” as outlined in the preamble to the JWV Constitution.
The Jewish War Veterans of America is the oldest, active veteran group in the U.S., but the rights it fights for are still relevant today, says Post 157 Commander Larry Herson.
Jewish War Veterans of the USA (JWV) is dedicated to all America's veterans, from those who have served in previous conflicts to those who are continuing the Jewish tradition of service today.
The Jewish War Veterans cooperates with other veteran groups and is a visible reminder of American Jewish patriotism and of the fact that Jews have served in the armed forces and paid the ultimate price for that service.
After the war, she was an active member of the Jewish War Veterans in southern California, as well as numerous charities and veterans organizations – helping veterans from all wars.