Jewish War Veterans Of The United States

Washington, DC ยท Founded 1896

Veterans organization serving Jewish service members and veterans

Primary audience
Veterans Community
Work area
National Advocacy
Topic
Veterans Rights
Contact
Herbert Rosenbleeth
Website Contact

About Organization

Promotes true allegiance to the United States of America, combats bigotry and discrimination, and fosters patriotism among Jewish veterans and active military personnel. Based in Washington, DC, JWV serves Jewish veterans through advocacy, community service, and support programs, upholding American democratic principles while maintaining Jewish heritage and tradition, with annual revenue supporting national and local posts.

What They Focus On

Veterans Advocacy

Defends rights and benefits for all service members and veterans through policy engagement, direct assistance, and public education

Antisemitism Combat

Documents and challenges antisemitic incidents, educates public about Jewish military contributions, and protects civil rights

Israel Support

Advocates for strong US-Israel relationship recognizing shared democratic values and strategic partnership in Middle East

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2021)

$2.5M

+41.6% vs 2020

Expenses (2021)

$1.6M

+11% vs 2020

Assets (2021)

$3.8M

+16.9% vs 2020

Employees (2021)

12

+0% vs 2020

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2021 $2,521,349 $1,597,071 $3,795,627 12
2020 $1,780,378 $1,438,886 $3,246,302 12
2019 $1,295,473 $1,440,330 $2,698,791 12
2018 $1,532,787 $1,472,194 $2,627,744 12
2017 $1,634,490 $1,492,482 $2,523,077 15

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Direct Assistance

    Provides individual veterans with guidance on benefits, healthcare access, and connection to support resources

  • 02

    Policy Advocacy

    Engages federal policymakers to strengthen veterans programs, improve VA services, and protect civil rights

  • 03

    Public Education

    Educates Americans about Jewish military service history and counters antisemitic narratives through publications and events

  • 04

    Community Building

    Connects Jewish veterans through local posts, national conventions, and volunteer service projects

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Jewish War Veterans Of The United States

Veterans Benefits Advocacy

Provides guidance and assistance helping veterans and families navigate VA benefits system and secure earned entitlements

Antisemitism Combat

Monitors and responds to antisemitic incidents, educates public about Jewish military service, and advocates for civil rights

Legislative Advocacy

Engages Congress and federal agencies on veterans issues, healthcare access, disability benefits, and military policy

Community Service

Coordinates volunteer projects supporting veterans, active military families, and charitable causes across 86 volunteer members

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Jewish War Veterans Of The United States.

HR

Herbert Rosenbleeth

National Executive Director
32 hrs/week
Compensation: $78,137
KG

Kenneth Greenberg

National Executive Director
32 hrs/week
Compensation: $33,662
GB

Gregory Byrne

Director Of Operation
28 hrs/week
AF

Ainslee Ferdie

Past National Commander
1 hrs/week
AP

Alan Paley

National Commander
6 hrs/week
AA

Albert Adler

National Quartermaster
1 hrs/week
AA

Allan Abramson

National Public Affairs Of
1 hrs/week
AF

Allen Falk

Past National Commander
1 hrs/week
AP

Arnold Pinsley Ma

Department Delegate
1 hrs/week
AK

Art Kaplan Talo

Department Delegate
1 hrs/week
AG

Arthur Greenwald Fl

Department Delegate
1 hrs/week
BM

Bruce Mayor Il

Department Delegate
1 hrs/week
CA

Carl A Singer

Past National Commander
1 hrs/week
CL

Charles Lutin Se

Department Delegate
1 hrs/week
DS

Darin Selnick Ca

Department Delegate
1 hrs/week
DM

David Magidson

Past National Commander
1 hrs/week
DM

David Meyers Vanc

Department Delegate
1 hrs/week
DZ

David Zwerin Ny

Department Delegate
1 hrs/week
DB

Dr Barry Schneider

Past National Commander
1 hrs/week
EB

Ed Baraw Ny

Department Delegate
1 hrs/week
EH

Edward Hirsch Mi

Department Delegate
1 hrs/week
EG

Edwin Goldwasser

Past National Commander
1 hrs/week
EB

Erwin Burtnick MD

Department Delegate
1 hrs/week
FW

Floyd Williams Talo

Department Delegate
1 hrs/week
FG

Frederick Gross Dc

Department Delegate
1 hrs/week
GG

Gary Ginsburg Ny

Department Delegate
1 hrs/week
GE

Gavin Ellman Se

Department Delegate
1 hrs/week
GR

Gerald Rennert Fl

Department Delegate
1 hrs/week
GL

Greald Levine Nj

Department Delegate
1 hrs/week
HW

Harvey Weiner

Past National Commander
1 hrs/week
HG

Herbert Greff

Past National Commander
1 hrs/week
HG

Howard Goldstein Il

Department Delegate
1 hrs/week
IF

Ira Fleisher Ri

Department Delegate
1 hrs/week
IN

Ira Novoselsky

Past National Commander
1 hrs/week
JB

Jeffrey Blonder Ma

Department Delegate
1 hrs/week
JS

Jeffrey Sacks

National Commander
6 hrs/week
JB

Jerome Blum

Nec Chairman
1 hrs/week
JB

Jerrold Baggish Ct

Department Delegate
1 hrs/week
JR

Jerry Roth Nv

Department Delegate
1 hrs/week
JS

Jerry Silverman Ca

Department Delegate
1 hrs/week
JS

Jonathan Sherman Pa

Department Delegate
1 hrs/week
JZ

Joseph Zoldan

Past National Commander
1 hrs/week
JO

Josh Ochs Fl

Department Delegate
1 hrs/week
JP

Judge Paul Ribner

Past National Commander
1 hrs/week
JG

Jules Golombik Fl

Department Delegate
1 hrs/week
KQ

Kim Queen Wi

Department Delegate
1 hrs/week
LJ

Larry Jasper

National Editor
2 hrs/week
LR

Larry Rosenthal Nj

Department Delegate
1 hrs/week
LB

Lawrence Berry Mi

Department Delegate
1 hrs/week
LS

Lawrence Schulman

Past National Commander
1 hrs/week
LP

Leo Pessin Sw

Department Delegate
1 hrs/week
LW

Lew Wunderlich

National Inspector
1 hrs/week
LK

Lou Kelter Sw

Department Delegate
1 hrs/week
LM

Lou Michaels Mn

Department Delegate
1 hrs/week
ML

Martin Levitz Ct

Department Delegate
1 hrs/week
MM

Matthew Millen Ca

Department Delegate
1 hrs/week
MC

Maxwell Colon

Nec Vice-Chairman
1 hrs/week
MC

Mel Cohen Ny

Department Delegate
1 hrs/week
MB

Michael Berman

Past National Commander
1 hrs/week
MC

Michael Corbett

National Adjutant
1 hrs/week
ML

Michael London Talo

Department Delegate
1 hrs/week
MM

Michael Menschel Ny

Department Delegate
1 hrs/week
MM

Monroe Mayer

Past National Commander
1 hrs/week
MG

Morris Ginsburg Midwest

Department Delegate
1 hrs/week
NG

Nathan Goldberg

Past National Commander
1 hrs/week
NM

Nelson Mellitz

National Vice Commander
3 hrs/week
NR

Norman Rosenshein

Past National Commander
3 hrs/week
NS

Norton Shectman Talo

Department Delegate
1 hrs/week
PW

Paul Warner

Past National Commander
1 hrs/week
PN

Peter Nickitas

National Judge Advocate
2 hrs/week
PK

Phil Kabakoff Talo

Department Delegate
1 hrs/week
RB

Richard Berg Fl

Department Delegate
1 hrs/week
RF

Richard Fine Pa

Department Delegate
1 hrs/week
RR

Richard Rosenzweig Fl

Department Delegate
1 hrs/week
RM

Robert Max Se

Department Delegate
1 hrs/week
RP

Robert Pickard

Past National Commander
1 hrs/week
RH

Rochel Hayman Sw

Department Delegate
1 hrs/week
RS

Ron Sivernell Talo

Department Delegate
1 hrs/week
SS

Scott Stevens Talo

Department Delegate
1 hrs/week
SK

Selina Kanowitz Nj

Department Delegate
1 hrs/week
SA

Seymour Alter Ny

Department Delegate
1 hrs/week
SG

Sheldon Goldberg MD

Department Delegate
1 hrs/week
SO

Sheldon Ohren

Past National Commander
1 hrs/week
SG

Sidney Goldberg Ny

Department Delegate
1 hrs/week
SL

Sidney Lichter Nj

Department Delegate
1 hrs/week
SL

Steve Lodgen Ma

Department Delegate
1 hrs/week
SM

Steve Markman Oh

Department Delegate
1 hrs/week
SZ

Steve Zeitz

Past National Commander
1 hrs/week
WD

Warren Dolny

Past National Commander
1 hrs/week
MR

Mike Rugel

Museum Programs & Content Director

National Museum of American Jewish Military History

IA

Iryna Apple

Communications Director
MH

Melody Harrison

Membership Director
AC

Andria Clark

Accounting & Membership Assistant

Milestones

1896

Organization Founded

1896

Established as first federally chartered veterans organization to combat antisemitic claims about Jewish military service

1946

Federal Recognition

1946

Granted congressional charter recognizing contributions of Jewish service members during World War II

2000s

Expanded Advocacy

2000s

Strengthened legislative advocacy program engaging Congress on veterans healthcare, benefits, and military policy issues

2020

Pandemic Support

2020

Mobilized resources to support veterans and military families facing health and economic challenges during crisis

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2021)

$122K

Highest Paid

$80K

Herbert Rosenbleeth

Compensated Officers

3

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Herbert Rosenbleeth National Executive Director $78,137 $1,562 $79,699 31.5
Kenneth Greenberg National Executive Director $33,662 $669 $34,331 31.5
Gregory Byrne Director Of Operation $0 $7,839 $7,839 27.5

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$50K Grants Received
1 Organizations

Top Funders

1 total
NL
National Ladies Auxiliary Jewish War Veterans Of The USA Inc.
$50K

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

Get in touch with Jewish War Veterans Of The United States

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(202) 562-6280 (202) 265-6280

Social

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1811 R Street NW Washington, DC 20009