Veterans

June 12, 2026, 5:21 pm

Marquess of Salisbury becomes honorary patron of AJEX

'Jews have made outstanding contributions in virtually every sphere. This country would have been unimaginably poorer without them' says former Conservative MP

By Michelle Rosenberg

June 10, 2026, 12:47 pm

Beit Halochem UK ‘It’s a Knockout’ event raises £46,000

Funds will support construction of specialised PTSD clinics in Israel, providing essential care for veterans and victims of terror

By Michelle Rosenberg

May 22, 2026, 12:49 pm

AJEX surprises 101 year old with late husband’s World War Two medals on her birthday

Family, friends, police community officers and Mayor of Brent attend tea party celebration for Martha Abraham

By Michelle Rosenberg

April 15, 2026, 2:05 pm

AJEX launches NextGen to connect young Jews with veterans and tackle antisemitism

New initiative connects youth with veterans to preserve remembrance and challenge antisemitism

By Annabel Sinclair

AJEX exhibition in foyer of London's City Hall, Friday 27th February 2026. Pic: AJEX

March 3, 2026, 11:53 am

AJEX showcases Jewish military heritage at London’s City Hall

Exhibition tells the powerful story of service, sacrifice and the enduring contribution of the Jewish community to British public life

By Michelle Rosenberg

February 19, 2026, 9:49 am

AJEX presented with Jewish submariner hero’s framed medals

Thomas William Gould was one of three Jewish recipients of the Victoria Cross in the Second World War

By Michelle Rosenberg

November 11, 2025, 11:19 am

Community to gather at Cenotaph for annual AJEX remembrance parade

Veterans, families, Jewish schools, JLGB, youth movements and cadet groups mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Bergen-Belsen

By Michelle Rosenberg

Mervyn Kersh, D-Day veteran lays a wreath during the annual parade by AJEX, the Jewish Military Association, to honour and remember the service of Jewish servicemen and women 'who fought and served for freedom since World War I' at the Cenotaph, Whitehall, London. Picture date: Sunday November 17, 2024. PA Photo.

October 31, 2025, 6:30 pm

D-Day hero Mervyn Kersh urges community to attend AJEX 2025 parade

'Every Jew who possibly can be in Whitehall, should be in Whitehall' on Sunday 16 November

By Michelle Rosenberg

AJEX Parade 2024 credit David Roth Photography.

September 3, 2025, 10:39 am

AJEX calls for high parade turnout in 80th year since end of World War 2

Participants of all ages invited to join this year’s parade on Sunday 16th November at The Cenotaph

By Michelle Rosenberg

Eden Ram and Omri Rozenblit. Beit Halochem Dinner June 2025

July 1, 2025, 5:32 pm

‘I didn’t know if I was alive or dead’: Heroic 21-year-old recalls miraculous survival on 7 Oct

Eden Ram and Omri Rozenblit had diners in silence and tears at Beit Halochem UK fundraiser

By Justin Cohen

Mervyn Kersh, 100-year old D-Day veteran, at Normandy, June 2025.

June 12, 2025, 1:46 pm

Jewish D-Day veteran returns to Normandy for 81st commemoration

100-year old Mervyn Kersh paid tribute to the thousands of young men who died fighting Nazi troops in France on June 6, 1944

By Michelle Rosenberg

The VE Day 80 Years Celebration 2025 of AJR in London Royal Air Force Musume on 6 5 2025. Photos taken by Adam Soller Photography©

May 6, 2025, 4:01 pm

Veteran Henny Franks, 101, recalls joy of VE Day 80 years on

150 of the UK's remaining Holocaust witnesses and their descendants marked the end of the second world war at the RAF museum

By Michelle Rosenberg

Bergen Belsen April 2025. (C) Blake Ezra Photography 2025

April 28, 2025, 8:06 pm

Holocaust survivors and ex-servicemen pay tribute at Bergen Belsen

UK delegation including Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner mark 80th anniversary of concentration camp liberation

By Michelle Rosenberg

April 28, 2025, 11:25 am

After losing both his legs in Gaza war, Elisha embarks on journey of pain, purpose and willpower

The father of six will light a torch has been chosen to light at torch at Israel's annual ceremony for Independence Day

By Debbie Collins

Jack Mann former SAS special forces veteran lays wreath at Jewish Care Remebrance Sunday service photo by Yakir Zur

November 11, 2024, 2:50 pm

Veterans pay their respects at Jewish Care remembrance services

'I can’t say I’m a hero.' says 99-year-old Jack Mann, the last remaining member of his regiment

By Michelle Rosenberg

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