Jewish War Veterans

Post 608

About Jewish War Veterans (JWV)

Founded in 1896 as the “Hebrew Union Veterans Association,” JWV is the oldest continuously active Veterans organization in the United States.

JWV Post 608 in Birmingham was chartered in August, 1980.

Currently, Post 608 has members who have served from WWII to Iraq/Afghanistan.

2025 Events in Birmingham

Sunday, February 2nd – 10:00 AM – 11:00AM

Meet Speaker and Author, Dr. Andrew Hodges at Temple Emanu-El

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Sunday, October 26th – 10:00 AM

Veterans visit 6th grade religious school students at Temple Emanu-El

Sunday, November 2nd – 10:00 AM

Flagging of veterans’ graves by religious school students at Elmwood Cemetery.

Friday, November 7th

Attending the annual Veterans Day assembly at NE Miles Jewish Day School. Students and faculty at the Day School will honor our veterans.

Friday, November 7th – 6:00 PM

Veterans Shabbat service and Oneg at Temple Emanu-El.

Saturday, November 8th – 9:00 AM

Veterans Shabbat service and Kiddush at Temple Beth El.

Tuesday, November 11th

2025 National Veterans Day Parade

Mission

Maintains allegiance to USA
Combats anti-Semitism and bigotry in the military
Upholds the fair name of Jewish servicemen/women when unjustly assailed
Gathers and preserves the records of patriotic service performed by men/women of the Jewish faith
Honors the memories and shields the graves of Jewish veterans from neglect

What Does JWV Post 608 Do?

-Talk with religious school students

-Flag veterans’ graves

-Attend Veterans Day assemblies

-Attend Veterans Day Shabbat services

-Walk in Birmingham Veterans Day Parade

-Sponsors community speaking engagements

2024 Events in Birmingham

Sunday, October 27th – 10:30 AM

Veterans talk to 6th grade religious schools students at Temple Emanu-El and Temple Beth El about the veterans’ military experiences, JWV, and Veterans Day.

Sunday, November 3rd – 10:00 AM

Flagging of veterans’ graves by religious school students at Elmwood Cemetery.

Friday, November 8th – 1:30 PM

Attending the annual Veterans Day assembly at NE Miles Jewish Day School. Students and faculty at the Day School will honor our veterans.

Friday, November 8th – 6:00 PM

Veterans Shabbat service and Oneg at Temple Emanu-El.

Saturday, November 9th – 9:00 AM

Veterans Shabbat service and Kiddush at Temple Beth El.

Monday, November 11th – 1:00 PM

2024 National Veterans Day Parade