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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Jewish men and women serve in the United States Armed Forces. They have faced antisemitism both at home and in service, yet proudly served, and fought in the United States military. Jewish War Veterans of the USA traces its history back to March 15, 1896 when 63 Civil War veterans gathered for the first meeting of the Hebrew Union Veterans Association, the group's original name, in New York City. That meeting was called to counter false claims of a lack of service by Jewish Americans in the Civil War. Jewish War Veterans of the USA is the longest continuously serving veterans group in the United States, with 128 years of service as of March 15, 2024. It received its congressional charter in 1984. The Jewish War Veterans, Department of New Jersey, is at the forefront of efforts to educate and inform federal and State legislators on issues of particular concern to all veterans including funding, services, and benefits. They are also involved in support of local veterans' activities such as parades, memorial events, picnics, and flag retirement services. Jewish war veterans continue to live up to the mission to preserve the Jewish-American military legacy to protect veteran rights, to spread Americanism, and to promote community. It is fitting and proper to recognize the Jewish war veterans and their contributions on the battlefields and to the cause of freedom and justice for all veterans.
AI Summary
This joint resolution designates March 15th of each year as "Jewish War Veterans Day" in New Jersey, recognizing the significant contributions of Jewish Americans to the United States Armed Forces throughout history, including their service during wartime and their efforts to combat antisemitism. The resolution highlights the Jewish War Veterans of the USA (JWV), the nation's longest continuously serving veterans group, which traces its origins back to a meeting on March 15, 1896, to counter false claims about Jewish service in the Civil War. It also acknowledges the JWV's ongoing work in advocating for veteran rights, preserving the Jewish-American military legacy, and promoting community, and requests the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging public observance of this day with appropriate events and activities.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/AJR102 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/AJR/102_I1.HTM |
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