3520 W. 78th St., Prairie Village, 66208. Harold Mann, Commander, 913 381-3254 - [email][events]
The Jewish War Veterans was organized more than 100 years ago to counter insinuations that Jews avoided and/or shirked service and combat in the armed forces. The JWV is the oldest service organization in the United States. The local post is very involved in volunteering at Veterans Administration hospitals. The post also ensures that flags are placed on the graves of Jewish veterans on Memorial Day. post provides a color guard for the Holocaust Memorial Day services and for the Israel Independence Day parade.