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A ‘military rabbi’ reflects on his service in Afghanistan
After retiring as the Marines’ top Jewish chaplain, Rabbi Irving Elson now 'cares for the caregivers'
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Rabbi Irving Elson
Passover was one of Rabbi Irving Elson’s favorite holidays to observe while he was stationed in Afghanistan. As a senior chaplain with a Marine expeditionary force, he traveled the country ministering to the needs of Jewish service members throughout...