AJEX

The Association of Jewish Ex-Servicemen and Women. Helping Ex-Servicemen and Women and their dependants. Remembrance and Education

30/07/2026

Happy 102nd Birthday to the wonderful Monty Goldstein!

Today we celebrate an extraordinary man, proud veteran and much loved member of the AJEX family.

Monty attended his very first AJEX Parade in 1945 and more than 80 years later, he continues to inspire generations through his unwavering commitment to Remembrance and to Britain's Jewish military community.

We wish you a wonderful birthday. All at AJEX thank you for everything you have done in service and ensuring the stories of Jewish service is never forgotten.

To hear more about Monty's remarkable life and experiences, listen to his episode in the AJEX Podcast Series:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1E-OGmfE04&list=PLUxafSL_WAI29ZNN2wjy3rGQCODeEVYg_&index=2

If you would like to post a message for Monty please do so in the comments.

Happy Birthday, Monty! 💜

29/07/2026

Thank you to Lord Carlile of Berriew KC CBE for hosting AJEX at the House of Lords as part of our wider programme of engagement.

The reception celebrated the extraordinary contribution of Britain's Jewish servicemen and women and recognised three remarkable centenarian veterans, Doris Rose (105), Monty Goldstein (101), who celebrates his 102nd birthday tomorrow and Mervyn Kersh (101) whose lives of service continue to inspire us all.

As AJEX looks to the future, we remain committed to strengthening our work across Remembrance, Welfare and Education honouring the legacy of Jewish service, supporting the Armed Forces community and inspiring future generations through education, engagement and fighting antisemitism.

06/07/2026

At a special event of commemoration AJEX brought participants to the Liberal Jewish cemetery in Willesden. There we held a moving ceremony led by Rabbi Nathan Godleman honouring all those who have served in HM Armed Forces. Poems and prayers including Kaddish were recited and Ron Shelley MBE laid the wreath. We were honoured to have the Mayor of Brent and 7Mayor of Barnet lay poppy posies and many others laid Magen Dovid poppy markers. We will Remember them.

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06/07/2026

Today we remembered. We honoured. We stood together.

At our Annual Service of Remembrance at Willesden Jewish Cemetery, AJEX paid tribute to the more than 120,000 Jewish servicemen and women who served in the British Armed Forces, with special remembrance for those with no known grave.

This year, we also marked the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street and the 110th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, remembering the courage, sacrifice and resilience of those who came before us.

From veterans to cadets, it was especially moving to see generations standing together, ensuring that the legacy of Jewish service and sacrifice lives on.

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26/06/2026

Twenty Years of Remembrance. Twenty Years of Legacy.

This week, AJEX proudly marked 20 years since the establishment of the National Jewish Military Memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum.

More than 100 veterans, serving personnel, community leaders, Holocaust survivors, cadets and supporters came together during National Armed Forces Week to honour the service and sacrifice of Jewish men and women who have served in His Majesty's Armed Forces.

We were honoured to welcome Vice Admiral Sir Andy Kyte KBE, the Ministry of Defence's Armed Forces Champion, alongside holocaust survivor Mala Tribich MBE, who read a moving poem written by 101-year-old D-Day hero and Bergen-Belsen liberator Mervyn Kersh, who was unable to attend.

A particularly poignant moment saw Lionel Singer, who attended the memorial's dedication in 2006 with his late brother, lay the 20th anniversary wreath alongside a student, symbolising the passing of remembrance from one generation to the next.

Seeing veterans standing alongside cadets from the JFS and JCoSS Combined Cadet Force was a fitting reminder that remembrance is not just about honouring the past, it is about inspiring future generations to carry the legacy forward.

The ceremony also recognised outstanding service through AJEX Lifetime Achievement Awards and the presentation of Honorary Lifetime Membership to Rabbi Walker.

Twenty years on, the memorial remains a powerful symbol of courage, sacrifice and community and a lasting reminder that the stories of those who served must never be forgotten.

British. Jewish. Proud.

21/06/2026

What an extraordinary day for AJEX at the Maccabi GB Community Fun Run.

At 101 years old, D-Day veteran and long standing AJEX member Mervyn Kersh showed exactly why he is such an inspiration to us all.

Before the run had even begun, Mervyn was recognised at the start line for his wartime service to Great Britain. As he met the Chief Rabbi, members of the Maccabi GB team and volunteers, the crowd applauded one of the last surviving Jewish D-Day veterans.

Despite the heat and the crowds, Mervyn's determination never wavered. Accompanied by AJEX CEO Fiona Palmer and her son, he completed the course before getting out of his wheelchair and power walking across the finish line to cheers from those around him.

A proud veteran, a D-Day hero, Bergen Belsen liberator and a true inspiration, Mervyn once again demonstrated the courage, resilience and spirit that have defined his remarkable life.

It was wonderful to see generations of the Jewish community coming together through the Community Fun Run. A celebration of community, friendship and shared purpose.

After crossing the finish line, Mervyn said it was "wonderful to take part". Ever humble, when asked if he was proud of himself, he simply said he hoped he had raised "a lot of money that will be put to good use."

We told him how proud we were of him. The truth is that everyone who saw Mervyn today was proud of him.

There is still time to support Mervyn's fundraising efforts for AJEX. Please donate via the link in our bio.

Thank you, Mervyn, for your service and for continuing to inspire future generations.

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