On November 9, 2008, the Sunday before Veteran's Day, B'nai Moshe held a special Shaharit service led by Rabbi Elliot Pachter. The service was followed by a brunch provided by the Men's Club.

Participants included veterans from the World War II, Korean, Cold War, and Viet Nam eras, as well as veterans from other countries, including Israel, Canada, and Czechoslovakia. Also in attendance were the veteran’s families, spouses of deceased veterans, and supporters.

Sid Kraizman served as chair of this annual event, which is sponsored by the B’nai Moshe Men’s Club.

After brunch, Art Bryant, President of the Alumni Association of the U.S. Naval Academy, Metro Detroit Chapter gave a brief talk about Uriah Phillips Levy who was the only Jewish officer to achieve the rank of flag officer during the American Civil War. However, Levy's most lasting contribution was in the area of social reform. He provided examples on his own ships of how humane treatment of sailors made for better and more efficient operating conditions.

The pictures below were taken during the service and at the brunch.

For information on how to honor the Jewish men and women currently serving in the United States Armed Services, click Spiritual Kits.

Click Veteran's Day to see photos taken at last years Veteran's Day service and brunch.