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Legendary Army Chaplain Retires

Colonel Jacob Goldstein, a rare breed in the U.S. military once labeled "Rabbi of Ground Zero," concluded his celebrated service. Full Story, Photos, Video

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Captain Bruce
May 4, 2015 11:00 am

You have been an inspiration to all of us. Congratulations on becoming a general and you retired a captain! It’s so nice to see all the shiny tags next to a serine serious face of a army GI.

no choice in retirement in the army
April 30, 2015 3:24 pm

the army ‘retires’ their people at a certain age…
I think he worked beyond the average army retirement age.
And as another commetator wrote, this doesn’t mean he is going to play golf in Florida now…he will be busy with other things he is already involved in.

Answer to #9
April 30, 2015 2:06 pm

In the military, you don’t make your own decisions. Chaplain Goldstein’s retirement was delayed numerous times past his age limit, due to the value he brought to the military. At this point, after 38 years – the most ever by a Jewish chaplain – though, it was “forced retirement”, as age disqualified him from serving further.

book
April 30, 2015 11:49 am

Maybe he will write a book?

To 9
April 30, 2015 10:20 am

There are many reasons for retirement – not selfishly motivated ones. Rabbi Goldstein is devoted to his Shlichus and his retirement does not mean he won’t be there for the army or the other chaplains- don’t think he will leave the rebbes Shlichus at all.

how could he retire?
April 30, 2015 9:25 am

JAKE GOLDSTIEN did such amazing work. He reached the highest office in the military. He was a walking kiddush hashem in areas that Jews are not welcome. The Rebbe was against retirement in general, and for a shliach…watch living torah rabbi Hollander go by the rebbe This post is not meant to be criticism and I am not trying to judge g-d forbid. Rather this is a cry to rabbi Goldstein you can’t retire. The world needs tou. You are the guidance for those who keep us safe so we can enjoy being religious Jews in this country. Don’t let… Read more »

Ezra and Shoshana Solomon
April 30, 2015 9:03 am

A true inspirational Leader

desert storm
April 30, 2015 8:18 am

the rebbe said dont take your megilla you’ll be back for purim!!!

to #4
April 30, 2015 1:57 am

Not to worry; Captain “Jake,” aka Yankel Goldstein, is, b”h alive, well, and kicking. His retirement is not sad, nor is it “the end of an era.” I’m sure we will iy”h continue to see him at future Lag B’omer parades, just as I’m sure he will continue to be helpful to the Jewish community and to the U.S. military wherever and whenever they need him. The decision you made 38 years ago to join the U.S. chaplaincy was a real winner, Rabbi Jake. Hatzlochoh rabbah to you and your family.

A Kiddush Hashem
April 30, 2015 1:14 am

The many years in the military
Yet never compromised his standards
He stood steadfast as a proud Jew and chosid
Ko

I LOve the Military parades...
April 30, 2015 12:08 am

… I expect to see them all at the next Lag Baomer parade in CH.

Hatzlacha Rabah Rabbi Goldstein…

sadly, the end of an era…

From Fort Benning, Georgia
April 29, 2015 10:59 pm

Chaplain (COL) Goldstein has earned this amazing retirement ceremony. He remains our mentor and dear friend. Always a sheliach of the Rebbe, we know he will continue great work as a Colonel in Hashem’s Army! Yasher Koach from Chaplain (CPT) Moshe and Laurie Lans

Yasher koach!
April 29, 2015 10:31 pm

G-d Almighty bless the Colonel and his family!

sweet
April 29, 2015 9:20 pm

all the best to him

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