Sauicki introduces bill to create jewish veterans day in new jersey

TRENTON, N.J. – Veterans Day in America is celebrated on November 11th. It’s a day that honors all veterans regardless of race, religion, or gender. Now, there’s a bill in the New Jersey legislature seeking to create an exclusive Veterans Day holiday just for Jewish American military veterans.

Assemblyman Alex Sauickie has introduced a resolution to designate March 15 as Jewish War Veterans Day in New Jersey, marking the 128th anniversary of the Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America organization. Sauickie highlighted the dual battles Jewish American soldiers have fought against both national adversaries and the internal scourge of antisemitism, emphasizing the importance of recognizing their service amidst a resurgence of anti-Semitic rhetoric and crimes.

The resolution responds to historical antisemitic claims by commemorating the formation of the Hebrew Union Veterans Association on March 15, 1896, in New York City by Jewish Civil War veterans. This organization, now known as the Jewish War Veterans of America, advocates for Jewish veterans’ issues, ranging from funding for veterans’ homes to providing kosher food for troops. Chuck Greenberg, commander of the New Jersey department of the national Jewish War Veterans organization, expressed pride in their advocacy against antisemitism and support for veterans.

AJR163, the proposed joint resolution, encourages public officials, organizations, and citizens to honor Jewish war veterans with appropriate events and activities annually on March 15. Sauickie’s resolution aims to ensure lasting recognition for Jewish veterans’ contributions to American values, freedom, and the ongoing fight against hate.

Phil Stilton Latest posts

Phil Stilton is the Editor and Publisher of Shore News Network, an independent digital newsroom providing original reporting on New Jersey, national news, government, public policy, public safety, courts, and community affairs.

As founder of the publication, Stilton leads editorial strategy, investigative reporting, and daily newsroom operations while overseeing coverage that reaches millions of readers annually.

With extensive experience covering municipal government, county government, state legislatures, elections, law enforcement, emergency management, and public records, Stilton specializes in translating complex government actions into clear, factual reporting. His work frequently relies on primary source documents, including court filings, legislation, public meeting records, election finance disclosures, government databases, police reports, and Freedom of Information and Open Public Records Act (OPRA) requests. He has reported extensively on local government accountability, taxpayer spending, campaign finance, public corruption investigations, infrastructure, public safety, and the policies affecting New Jersey residents.

Under Stilton's editorial leadership, Shore News Network has grown into one of New Jersey's largest independent digital news organizations, publishing thousands of original news articles each year while providing breaking news coverage, investigative reporting, and analysis across state and local government. The publication's reporting is routinely sourced from official government agencies, public officials, court records, and firsthand documentation, with a commitment to transparency, attribution, corrections when warranted, and clearly distinguishing factual reporting from opinion.

Stilton's journalism follows established newsroom standards emphasizing accuracy, verification, fairness, and accountability. Every effort is made to verify information through official records and multiple reliable sources before publication. His reporting is intended to provide readers with timely, well-documented information that helps them understand the issues affecting their communities, while maintaining editorial independence from political parties, government agencies, advocacy organizations, and commercial interests.

Readers can submit story tips, corrections, public records, or media inquiries through the official Shore News Network website or its verified social media channels. Shore News Network welcomes corrections and updates when new information becomes available as part of its ongoing commitment to accurate and transparent journalism.