We, citizens of the United States of America, of the Jewish faith, who served in the Wars of the United States of America, in order that we may be of greater service to our country and to one another, associate ourselves together for the following purposes:
- To maintain true allegiance to the United States of America;
- To foster and perpetuate true Americanism;
- To combat whatever tends to impair the efficiency and permanency of our free institutions;
- To uphold the fair name of the Jew and fight his or her battles wherever unjustly assailed; to encourage the doctrine of universal liberty, equal rights, and full justice to all men and women;
- To combat the powers of bigotry and darkness wherever originating and whatever their target;
- To preserve the spirit of comradeship by mutual helpfulness to comrades and their families;
- To cooperate with and support existing educational institutions and establish educational institutions, and to foster the education of ex-servicemen and ex-servicewomen, and our members in the ideals and principles of Americanism;
- To instill love of country and flag, and to promote sound minds and bodies in our members and our youth;
- To preserve the memories and records of patriotic service performed by the men and women of our faith;
- To honor their memory and shield from neglect the graves of our heroic dead.
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Officers & Contacts - 2026-2027
Department Officers and Staff
Commander & Quartermaster – Mike Steinhorn - msteinhorn@comcast.net - (908) 601-3357
Sr. Vice-Commander & Adjutant & Administrator – Perry Levine - JWVDeptNJ@gmail.com – (609) 238-1242
Jr. Vice-Commander – Gerald Levine - gblevine31@gmail.com - (732) 829-6599
Judge Advocate – Mike Berman - bermanm753@cs.com - (732)901-7035
Chief of Staff – Nelson Mellitz - nmellitz@comcast.net - (856)278-3041
Veteran Service Officer – Larry Rosenthal - JWV328@gmail.com - (609) 888-0646)
Department Committees 2026-2027
Ad Journal – Perry Levine JWVDeptNJAdm@gmail.com (609) 238-1242
Anti-Semitism/Action Committee – Nelson Mellitz - nmellitz@comcast.net - (856)278-3041 & Mike Berman - bermanm753@cs.com - (732)901-7035
Education Grant Committee – Bob Jacobs - conrailbob2003@yahoo.com - (732) 691-6139 & Carl Singer - JWV.Carl@gmail.com - (978) 472-2531
Legislative Breakfast Committee – Bob Jacobs - conrailbob2003@yahoo.com - (732) 691-6139
Nomination Committee – Larry Rosenthal - JWV328@gmail.com - (609) 888-0646 & Chuck Greenberg - chuckgreenberg3@gmail.com - (732) 599-1558
Post Merger Committee - Perry Levine - JWVDeptNJAdm@gmail.com - (609) 238-1242
Raffle Committee – Nelson Mellitz - nmellitz@comcast.net - (856) 278-3041
If you are interested in joining a Jewish War Veterans Post in New Jersey, please contact Commander Selina Kanowitz - 609-405-6313 or USAnucssk7@gmail.com and she will assist you.
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- Hospital Report
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- File Your 990-N
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JWV RELATED
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National Museum of American Jewish Military History
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VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS
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MILITARY ORGANIZATIONS
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JUDAISM RELATED
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Aish Hatorah
Jewish Heroes and Heroines
MISC
About | Don't Wait. Reach out. (va.gov)
IN THE NEWS
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HALL OF HEROES
Hall of Heroes: American Jewish Recipients of the Medal of Honor...click here
REMEMBERING OUR FALLEN
Remembering American Jewish Casualties of Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, New Dawn and Freedom’s Sentinel... click here
PUBLICATION - "THE JEWISH VETERAN"
Check our latest publication - The Jewish Veteran - click here.
FIND A POST NEAR YOU
To join a Post in NJ, contact Larry at 609-954-8075 . To search Jewish War Veteran's Posts throughout the country, click here.
PRESS RELEASES
Check out the latest Jewish War Veterans Press Releases - click here.
The National Museum of American Jewish Military History documents and preserves the contributions of Jewish Americans to the peace and freedom of the United States, educates the public concerning the courage, heroism and sacrifices made by Jewish Americans who served in the armed forces, and works to combat anti-Semitism.
The purpose of the Museum is to preserve a record of the patriotic contributions of the men and women of the Jewish faith who served during and between times of war in the Armed Forces of the United States and as veterans thereof, from the time of the founding of this country to the present, for future generations by illustration through public education utilizing the Museum’s collections for exhibits, publications, and educational programs.....read more