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Jewish War Veterans (JWV) Department of Illinois is the coordinating body for the eight JWV Posts in

10/29/2026

Curious about the results of the recent Israeli election? Noa Tishby does a great job of explaining what will happen next.

10/25/2026

Remembrance

Operation Desert Storm made its mark on history 35 years ago. Today, a monument honoring the service, the sacrifice, and the successful liberation of the State of Kuwait has a permanent home at the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
We felt it was only fitting that one of our Operation Desert Storm veterans and one of our Gold Star wives have the honor of cutting the ribbon.
Date: October 24, 2026
Photo: National Mall and Memorial Parks

10/24/2026

Representing JWV at the Dedication of The Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial this morning is JWV Department of Illinois Vice Commander Steve Fixler. Steve Served with the 1st Armored Division during the war. The National Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial is located at the southwest corner of Constitution Avenue NW and 23rd Street NW in Washington D.C. just steps away from the Lincoln Memorial.

10/23/2026

May his memory be for a blessing. 🇨🇦🍁🇨🇦

Private Aidan Goulding, a 23-year-old Jewish Canadian soldier from North Vancouver, tragically lost his life in a fast-moving fire during a training exercise at CFB Wainwright in Alberta. He was one of four soldiers killed.

His family remembered his contagious laugh, smile and determination to serve his country. Before leaving for basic training, he told them: “I know I have one life to live, and I’m gonna make the best out of it.”

May his memory be a blessing.

10/13/2026

HBD US Navy 🎂⚓️

October 13, 1775: The U.S. Navy was established when the Continental Congress authorized the acquisition of America's first armed naval vessels, creating what is now celebrated as the U.S. Navy's official birthday. Jews have served in the Navy from at least Uriah Levy in the War of 1812 and through every major engagement since.

10/07/2026

From the USCJ:

Three years have passed since October 7, 2023, the day that shattered the sense of safety for so many and changed Jewish life around the world.

We remember the more than 1,200 people murdered that day, including Jews, Muslims, Christians, Druze, and foreign nationals of multiple faiths. We remember the hostages taken from their homes, the families whose lives were forever changed, the communities attacked, and the profound grief carried by so many since that morning.

We also hold close those who have endured the devastating consequences of the war that followed, including countless Israeli and Palestinian families living with loss, displacement, fear, and uncertainty.

As a Jewish community, we gather in this moment to remember, to mourn, and to affirm our commitment to a future in which Jewish people can live safely and freely, Palestinians can live with dignity and security, and all people can know peace.

May the memories of those we lost be a blessing. May those still carrying grief find comfort and strength. And may this year bring us closer to a day when no family has to experience such loss again.

09/27/2026

Chag Sameach. Hope you too are enjoying field training in your backyard without any noise and light discipline.

09/24/2026

She does a great job explaining the Israeli political process without taking a side.

09/23/2026

As veterans, and members of the Jewish community, we know what it means to put on the uniform and step toward danger while others are trying to get to safety.

On Yom Kippur, Constable Jeff Smith did exactly that. He was seriously wounded while responding to gunfire outside a synagogue where Jewish families were gathered in prayer.

Now it’s our turn to stand with him.

Please consider donating—and please share this with others. Every contribution is a way of saying thank you to an officer who put his life on the line protecting others.

Constable Smith, we stand with you and your family. Refuah Shlema.

Support Constable Jeff Smith 🇨🇦🍁🇨🇦

On the evening of September 20, as members of Belleville’s Je… Derek Kreindler needs your support for Const. Jeff Smith on behalf of Canadian Jewish Community

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Glen Ellyn, IL
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