Jewish War Veterans of the USA

https://www.jwv.org

About the Organization

The Jewish War Veterans of the USA (JWV) is a national veterans service organization that represents Jewish men and women who have served in the U.S. armed forces; it advocates for veterans' benefits and health care, combats antisemitism, promotes Holocaust remembrance and civic education, and supports U.S.–Israel ties and patriotic community service.

Policy Goals

Advocacy for veterans' benefits and VA access, military and national security issues, antisemitism and hate-crime prevention, Holocaust and civic education, support for Israel and U.S.–Israel relations, community service and veteran reintegration programs.

Funding

Primarily membership dues, individual and organizational donations, periodic grants and fundraising events, and revenue from local posts and program activities.

Affiliates

Local JWV posts and departments, other veterans service organizations (e.g., American Legion, VFW), Jewish communal organizations (e.g., ADL, AJC, Jewish Federations), and governmental veterans affairs offices at federal and state levels.

Legal Structure

Nonprofit veterans service organization (national membership organization)

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