Ilya Bratman’s Encounter with Anti-Semitism during his U.S. Army Service

Ilya Bratman shares his story of experiencing anti-Semitism during his service in the U.S. Army while stationed in South Korea. Bratman, an immigrant to the U.S. from the former Soviet Union, faced accusations of duel loyalty from a fellow soldier who had never before met a Jewish person. Ilya used the encounter as a teaching moment and maintains a relationship with his fellow soldier. Dual loyalty is one of the oldest forms of anti-Semitism that has taken on new contemporary forms.

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Michael Knowles
Nov. 11 national Jewish community celebration of Veterans Day will launch on Facebook

On Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 11:11 a.m. Pacific Time (12:11 p.m. Mountain Standard Time), JWB Jewish Chaplains Council®, a signature program of JCC Association of North America, will host the Facebook Live premier of “The National Jewish Community Celebration of Veterans Day.” The event will honor Jewish veterans, some of whom will share personal stories of their military service and the influence it has had in their lives. They include voluntary veterans and those under age 40.

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Michael Knowles
Nov. 11 National Jewish Community Celebration of Veterans Day will Launch on Facebook

On Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 11:11 a.m. Pacific Time (12:11 p.m. Mountain Standard Time), JWB Jewish Chaplains Council®, a signature program of JCC Association of North America, will host the Facebook Live premier of “The National Jewish Community Celebration of Veterans Day.” The event will honor Jewish veterans, some of whom will share personal stories of their military service and the influence it has had in their lives. They include voluntary veterans and those under age 40.

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