Jewish War Veterans

Over 600,000 Jewish Americans served in World War II.  The Jewish War Veterans ofthe USA provide support and advocacy uniformed service members, veterans, and their families.  

In 1947, 18 men initiated Jewish War Veterans Posts for Harry Fineman 525, Nathan Balick 747, and Arthur Blatman 767. Each was affiliated with the Jewish War Veterans USA, Department of Delaware.  An effort is underway to reopen a Jewish Veterans post in Delaware. 

The Nathan Balick Post No. 747 has been re-established as of January 30, 2025.

Rabbi David Geffen’s Harry Fineman Post 525 Hat
NATHAN BALICK, Private First Class, U. S. Army. Killed in action July 11, 1944, in Normandy, France .
Charter for Harry Fineman Post No. 523, Jewish War Veterans of the United States, Deparment of Delaware, February 9, 1947.