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Kosher Boots on the Ground

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Recently, the army announced that it would allow men to keep their beards for religious reasons, the shift has been slow and has been driven by several lawsuits, one of which was filed by Rabbi Mendy Stern from Chabad. One of the first beneficiaries of the new policy is Rabbi Michael Harari, 37, who has served for about two years as chaplain of an elite army combat battalion • Full Article

Oholei Torah Mesivta Inspires US Soldiers

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A match was made by Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm, Director of Smicha-on-Line, between two groups of soldiers: Chayolei Beis Dovid – the students of Oholei Torah Mesivta, and the Jewish soldiers serving in the U.S. military, stationed in Fort Bennings, Georgia • Read More

Canadian Armory Lights Menorah

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Tzivos Hashem of Canada organized a Menorah parade from Chabad Gate in Toronto to a nearby armory. Jewish Canadian soldiers participated in the Menorah lighting led by Chaplain Danziger • Photos

Troops Worldwide Will Join for Chanukah Celebration

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Capt. Mendy Stern, chaplain, second from right, leads soldiers in lighting menorahs at a Hanukkah Ceremony.

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Fort Leonard Wood will be the center of Chanukah observances for troops worldwide, as the installation’s celebration will be broadcast online next week • Full Story

First Bearded Chaplain in U.S. Air Force

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Rabbi Elie Estrin, who together with his wife Chaya, is the director of the Rohr Chabad House for Jewish Life at the University of Washington in Seattle, graduated this Monday from Officer Training School at the Maxwell Air Force base in Montgomery, Alabama • Full Story

An Interview With Colonel Goldstein

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Rabbi Yaakov Goldstein retired last month after 38 years as a U.S. Army chaplain having reached the mandatory retirement age of 68. He held the rank of colonel and was the longest serving Jewish chaplain in the U.S. military • Full Article

US Military Hears About 7 Mitzvot

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In reference to what is happening in the world today Rabbi Lazer Rivkin, senior Shliach and Director of Chabad of Central Florida, spoke before over 200 US military soldiers at their main military base • Full Story, Photos

Chabad Soldier Faces Charges For His Beard

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An Israeli Chabad soldier is facing charges for refusing to remove his beard ● When asked to comment, the IDF Spokesman’s Office stated “The commander involved is reviewing the situation” ● Full Story

Chabad Rabbi Becomes First Bearded Air Force Chaplain

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A Washington state rabbi didn’t have to split hairs when it came to joining the U.S. Air Force — he came on board with his beard intact ● The bearded Rabbi, Elie Estrin was sworn in at the McCord Air Force Base at Fort Lewis on Wednesday, surrounded by friends, family and supporters ● Full Story, Pictures