which notes:
Meanwhile, a Modern Orthodox rabbi and Army chaplain named Avi Weiss [first at left] will hold High Holy Day services in northern Afghanistan
I know Avi and his entire family well. Very well. After all, he has been awarded the Jungle Expert Badge. And he's a Lt.-Col. And he teaches Jewish songs to kids.
We wish him the best and a pleasant and secure and safe New Year and well over the Yom Kippur fast.
Oh, and there's a Chabad Rabbi, too, who has something special:
A friend of his wife knit him a camouflage-patterned gartel, the belt Hasidic Jews wear while praying, which he brought along.
A complete wrap-around.
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The Colonel in the fatigue and beard, also a Jewish Rabbi, was the ranking Chaplain at ground zero on 9-11.
He is the only officer in the US Army authorized to have a beard. He was recently featured in Mishpacha Magazine.
The Canadian Forces in Afghanistan also have a Chabad Rabbi among their chaplains
Hello Dear Father,
My name is Michael.
I am from the USA and I left the USA in 1979 at the age of 15.
My mother was born in Brazil and she passed away on Jan. 2nd of this year at the age of 90. She was American and French citizen. During the entire WW2 she worked for the US Navy in Recife.
Living in the USA for 30 years since 1949 (13 in Texas). A true American patriot. She always respected and supported the United States Armed forces. "Once an American, always an American". She would say.
I respectfully request to you that you please mention her name at the next mass please. And pray for her. Her name is Maria.
Thank you and God bless you and you all.
Michael.
My address is SBGuer279@gmail.com
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