Jewish War Veterans
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Title
Jewish War Veterans
Subject
Jewish War Veterans
Description
The Jewish War Veterans of the USA is the oldest organized veterans group in the United States. It was founded in 1896 by veterans who served in the North and the South during the Civil War in response to the claim that Jews did not bear arms in the defense of their country.
Rhode Island Post 23 was incorporated by Jewish War Veterans in 1938. When the Veterans Hospital on Davis Park in Providence was built, the local post paid for a Meditation Room and outfitted it with various Jewish items in 1951. In 2008 the room became non-denominational and the various items, including a bimah covering, candelabra and this plaque, were given to Rabbi Rosenberg by Father Joseph Santos.
This is the inscription on the plaque:
This Chapel is dedicated to the memory of all men
of the Jewish faith who served their country
to preserve liberty and human rights.
Presented by RI Post 23 Jewish War Veterans
of the United States of America & Auxiliary.
October 7, 1951
The Rhode Island House also passed a resolution on the 100th anniversary of the parent group, Jewish War Veterans of the United States: 96-H 9101, Passed in House (RI), May 8, 1996.
HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF THE JEWISH WAR VETERANS, THE OLDEST ACTIVE VETERANS ORGANIZATION IN THE UNITED STATES RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations is hereby pleased and proud to recognize a century of sacrifice and devotion to Rhode Island and the nation by the members of the Jewish War Veterans.
From Francis Salvador of South Carolina, the first Jew to fall in the American Revolution, to the devoted war veterans of today, it is only right that all Americans be made aware of the innumerable contributions of Jewish war veterans to the defense and security of the United States in the hope that this knowledge may foster in others the respect and esteem that these patriotic citizens have clearly earned.
Rhode Island Post 23 was incorporated by Jewish War Veterans in 1938. When the Veterans Hospital on Davis Park in Providence was built, the local post paid for a Meditation Room and outfitted it with various Jewish items in 1951. In 2008 the room became non-denominational and the various items, including a bimah covering, candelabra and this plaque, were given to Rabbi Rosenberg by Father Joseph Santos.
This is the inscription on the plaque:
This Chapel is dedicated to the memory of all men
of the Jewish faith who served their country
to preserve liberty and human rights.
Presented by RI Post 23 Jewish War Veterans
of the United States of America & Auxiliary.
October 7, 1951
The Rhode Island House also passed a resolution on the 100th anniversary of the parent group, Jewish War Veterans of the United States: 96-H 9101, Passed in House (RI), May 8, 1996.
HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF THE JEWISH WAR VETERANS, THE OLDEST ACTIVE VETERANS ORGANIZATION IN THE UNITED STATES RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations is hereby pleased and proud to recognize a century of sacrifice and devotion to Rhode Island and the nation by the members of the Jewish War Veterans.
From Francis Salvador of South Carolina, the first Jew to fall in the American Revolution, to the devoted war veterans of today, it is only right that all Americans be made aware of the innumerable contributions of Jewish war veterans to the defense and security of the United States in the hope that this knowledge may foster in others the respect and esteem that these patriotic citizens have clearly earned.
Creator
Jewish War Veterans
Publisher
Rhode Island Jewish Historical Association
Date
1951
Format
News article, photo
Language
English
Files
Collection
Citation
Jewish War Veterans, “Jewish War Veterans,” Rhode Island Jewish Historical Association, accessed April 28, 2024, https://rijha.omeka.net/items/show/13.