A voice for Jewish veterans and friends

Harve Sturm, Commander JWV Post #202, Martin Cohn, Vice Commander JWV Post #202

The Jewish War Veterans of the U.S.A. newsletter informs the Jewish military service and veteran community of current news from our National Headquarters in Washington, D.C.

JWV’s 126th National Convention is scheduled for August 15-20, 2021 in New Orleans at the Omni Royal, Orleans Hotel. This annual convention is the largest gathering of Jewish- American personal and veterans in the nation.

Hundreds gather from around the country to learn from fellow veterans and to network within the Jewish-American and veteran community and to discuss their 2021 legislative agenda.

Commissioner Rick LaCastro; Harv Sturm, JWV Post 202 Cmdr

Our mission statement

We, citizens of the United States of America, of the Jewish faith, who served in the military 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 wherever originating and whatever their target;

• To preserve the spirit of comradeship by mutual helpfulness to comrades and their families;

• 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.

Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart; Eric Taub, JWV Post 202 Vice-Cmdr., Membership

A blessing

May you and all who dwell here be sheltered with peace, comfort and love.

May those blessings also be showered upon our nation’s veterans who have sacrificed so much for our freedom, safety and honor.

Post 202 activities

The JWV Post 202 participated in the VFW Vietnam Veterans Day Parade on March 28, commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War, made possible by a Proclamation in December 2012 by Past President Donald J. Trump. Vietnam Veterans present were recognized and given commemorative pins (see photos). This annual recognition will continue until Veterans Day, 2025.

Become a member

JWV Post 202 meets the third or fourth Thursday of the month at Perkins off Pine Ridge Rd. (3585 Gateway Lane, Naples, FL).

We welcome those who have served in the U.S. military; combat not required. Non-veterans and friends who are patriotic and dedicated to our values are invited to join us as guests and patron members. Contact Harve Sturm, Commander, at jwvpost202@gmail.com or 239-261-3270. God Bless America!