Veterans

Trump administration to break ground on 250-foot Washington arch despite legal challenges

Although opponents say the arch requires congressional approval, Congress approved building a memorial at the site more than 100 years ago.

An artist rendering of US President Donald Trump's planned Triumphal Arch.
Jack Mann, a Cairo-born Jew who was the last survivor of a British special forces unit that fought and defeated the Nazis in the Middle East and North Africa, died in August 2026, aged 100; illustrative.

Jewish WWII British special forces veteran who fought against Nazis in Africa dies, aged 100

The dedicated treatment suite established for the MDMA-assisted psychotherapy clinical trial, where participants undergo supervised eight-hour treatment sessions. Illustrative image.

MDMA-assisted psychotherapy reduces PTSD in 80% of soldiers, Israeli study finds

Koftan Halabi (L), founder of Isfiya's D-TEC, and Nechemia Peres, co-founder of Pitango Venture Capital, at the D-TEC Druze Tech-Fest.

From soldiering to start-ups: Israel's Druze community is building its own start-up ecosystem


Why did the Golani Brigade commander burn a platoon's flags and symbols?

One former staff sargeant said he recognized his strap and several of the flags in the pictures, adding that he believed the incident was disrespectful to past generations and fallen soldiers.

Golani soldiers during their swearing in ceremony at the Western Wall.

You’re never too old to make aliya

Some 59 years ago the Gaitos lived in Israel. Now, they are back.

HAZEL (AT right), husband Herbie and just some of the grandchildren and great-grandkids.

In honor of IDF Injured Veterans Day, Makers for Heroes does it again

From building VR glasses to a wheelchair-bound vet so he can experience running again, to helping another without an arm fly a drone, MFH helps people restart their lives.

Restart CEO Niv Efron

Rivlin hosts injured IDF veterans to raise awareness for disabilities

Israel’s Defense Ministry has not yet moved with the times, continuing to refer to injured IDF veterans as "disabled."

President Reuven Rivlin is seen meeting with disabled IDF veterans on December 2, 2020.

Veterans Day: Jewish war heroes honored for battle that unified Jerusalem

Ammunition Hill welcomes thousands of visitors each year who come and learn about the significance and importance of the hilltop.

JNF-USA’s Ammunition Hill Wall of Honor acknowledges past and present individuals who served their country’s armed services.

Veterans flourishing in their senior years

“We have a great sense of gratitude to Hashem for the opportunity to live in Israel."

GRACE, 69 AND MICHAEL MILLER, 75 FROM PHILADELPHIA TO JERUSALEM, 2005

Ronald David Bayfield survived Normandy to die alone in a London hospital

Bayfield is survived by his wife and five grandchildren — one of whom, Miriam Berger, is a rabbi at Finchley Reform Synagogue and officiated at his funeral.

Hospital bed in Hadassah Ein Kerem

Struggling NY veterans' hospital asked to also help with coronavirus

"I don't know where the staff to cover all these patients is going to come from, and I don't think they know either."

Workers construct what is believed to be a makeshift morgue behind a hospital during the outbreak of coronavirus disease in New York City

Some 70,000 Valentines sent to 104-year-old in tribute to veterans

At the outset, the goal was a modest 100 cards - about one for every one of White's birthdays - but the response has outstripped all expectations.

Boxes containing thousands of Valentine’s Day cards sent to Major Bill White at his home in Stockton

Trump honors veteran who saved 200 Jewish American soldiers in POW camp

The president recounted Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds's heroic actions at the Veterans Day Parade in New York

U.S. President Donald Trump arrives for a Veterans Day Parade and Wreath Laying ceremony in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., November 11, 2019