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Jewish War Veterans of the U.S.A. *

Department of Illinois
P.O. Box 3521
Glen Ellyn, IL 60138
Phone: 312-859-7373
Email: jwv.illinois@gmail.com
Web: http://www.jwv.org
Contact: Jeffrey Sacks, PNC

The Jewish War Veterans (JWV) is the premier voice for Jewish uniformed service members and veterans in the United States. The JWV affirms that Jewish men and women serve honorably and heroically in the military forces of the United States of America during peacetime and war. The JWV defends the rights and benefits of all service members and veterans, fights anti-Semitism, and supports the State of Israel. We continue to be a leading Veterans Service Organization in the United States, supporting and advocating for all uniformed service members, veterans, and their families. Open for membership to all Jewish veterans who have served in the US Armed Forces.The Jewish War Veterans (JWV) is the premier voice for Jewish uniformed service members and veterans in the United States. We are organized into local posts.

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