Join us for a special Veterans Day commemoration as we honor Jewish Americans who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Through three veterans’ stories, this moderated conversation will explore what led them to serve, how Jewish identity shaped their experiences, and how military service has influenced their lives and leadership. The evening connects wartime history with the enduring responsibilities of service, remembrance, and community.

Featured participants

Dr. Richard Baum World War II veteran of the 20th Armored Division, which helped liberate Dachau; recipient of the Bronze Star and Combat Infantry Badge.

Major Gen. Jeff Jacobs (Ret.) Chairman of the West Point Jewish Chapel Fund; helping lead the American Jewish Military Service Initiative.

Rabbi Noah Farkas President & CEO of Jewish Federation Los Angeles; third-generation veteran and former U.S. Navy Reserve chaplain during Operation Iraqi Freedom.