Military
Rabbi Elisar Admon, a mohel and chaplain major in the U.S. Army Reserve, tends to a baby post-bris in South Korea. (Photo courtesy of Tovi Admon)
March 27, 2026, 11:05 am
From Squirrel Hill to Seoul, military mohel makes global trip for bris
'We live in a community where there’s food, restaurants and everything. These people do holy work for us. We should help them'
By Adam Reinherz
Rabbi Lawrence Freedman is retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel Chaplain from the 171st Air Refueling Wing of the Pennsylvania Air National Guard on Dec. 31. (Photo courtesy of Rabbi Lawrence Freedman)
December 1, 2025, 5:10 pm
The exit interview: Rabbi Lawrence Freedman
'Lots of people can serve in lots of ways,' says Lt. Col. (Chaplain) Rabbi Lawrence Freedman. 'Go serve your community. Find somewhere, whether it's in a uniform or not, but go serve your community'
By Adam Reinherz
Almost-centenarian Lester Berkowitz holds a prayer book he received during World War II. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
June 26, 2025, 11:29 pm
Lester Berkowitz turns 100, but some stories still stay classified
Heroism and hushes collide as Squirrel Hill resident becomes centenarian
By Adam Reinherz
U.S. Army 1st Lieutenant Nathan B. Baskind's remains are transfered. (Photo courtesy of Samantha Baskind)
June 17, 2024, 5:19 pm
Jewish soldier who died in World War II finally laid to rest
'It's one of the biggest mitzvahs. It's a sacred task, and it's being fulfilled.'
By Adam Reinherz
American Huey military helicopter formation flying over the jungle at sunset during the Vietnam War. 3d render. Photo by ratpack223 via iStock
March 17, 2022, 10:10 am
Decorated retired Army chaplain to visit Pittsburgh
Chaplain (Col.) Sanford Dresin to share stories of military service and rabbinic work
By Adam Reinherz
Laura Landerman-Garber stands beside 8,000 cards to be sent to soldiers. Photo courtesy of Laura Landerman-Garber
August 19, 2021, 5:08 pm
Former Pittsburgher uses cards to remind soldiers their service matters
Drawings and notes boost morale during difficult times
By Adam Reinherz
United States Military Academy at West PointPhoto by nancykennedy/iStockphoto.com
June 17, 2020, 12:45 pm
As it sets diversity record, West Point quietly graduates 1,000th Jewish student
12 Jewish cadets walk long gray line
By Cathryn J. Prince
Laura Landerman-Garber, right, and Senator Maggie Hassan (New Hampshire). Photo courtesy of Laura Landerman-Garber
December 25, 2019, 12:16 pm
Holiday card project sends thousands of greetings to soldiers
Former Forest Hills resident eases the season with lessons learned as a child.
By Adam Reinherz
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