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A Jewish Chaplain in France

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A first-person account by a Jewish military chaplain recounts service overseas during the war, describing the legal and organizational steps that allowed Jewish chaplains to serve, the committee that vetted candidates, and the volunteer character of the ministry. It depicts daily duties ministering to Jewish soldiers in camps and hospitals, welfare work in France, visits to recreational areas while on leave, and the chaplain's interactions that influenced troop morale. Interwoven are reflections on faith, interdenominational cooperation among chaplains, and concerns about public forgetting and the moral aftermath of conflict.

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Lee J. Levinger

Lee J. Levinger was an American author and chaplain known for his contributions to discussions on Jewish identity and anti-Semitism. His notable works include "A Jewish Chaplain in France," which reflects on his experiences during World War I, and "Anti-Semitism in the United States," where he examines the social and cultural dynamics of anti-Jewish sentiment in America. Through his writings, Levinger provides valuable insights into the challenges faced by Jewish communities, making significant contributions to the understanding of Jewish life and issues in the early 20th century.

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