The Colorado Army National Guard posted yesterday to Facebook photos of Captain Rabbi Yerachmiel Gorelik, Shliach and Army Chaplain making his way through the base’s obstacle course. The post boasted that he is “the fastest 45 year old Rabbi” to go through the demanding series of physical challenges • Photos

A Chabad rabbi was sworn in as a chaplain in the Colorado Army National Guard. Rabbi Yerachmiel Gorelik, the Chabad director at Colorado State University and a faculty member at the university for the past 15 years, was sworn in Oct. 2 by Colorado Governor Jared Polis, who donned a yarmulke for the occasion • Full Story

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