KosherTroops Packs Chanukah Care-Packages for Jewish Soldiers Worldwide

M.C. Millman

KosherTroops’ 2022 Chanukah packing this past week drew a slew of volunteers eager to assist with the process. Among the volunteers were cadets from West Point, students from Stern, Ateres Bais Yaakov, Naale High School, STABC, Ma’ayanot, and also women from JWRP. There were also letters and cards written by children from all over Rockland County, now on their way to troops worldwide.

The containers the volunteers put together will be included with many more Chanukah-related goodies in the 1200 packages, which will be sent to Jewish service members stationed in places like Afghanistan, Iraq, Qatar, Jordan, Germany, Italy, the UK, Spain, Kuwait, and other military bases throughout the world and within the USA.

Koshertroops distributes holiday and Shabbos care packages to U.S. service members at bases all over the world. Koshertroops packages deliver love, appreciation, pride, and the tools our men and women need to observe Jewish traditions. The organization helps them feel part of the greater Jewish community. 

In addition to food, the holiday packages contain guides that educate troops about the Yomim Tovim, chagim, and the minhagim associated with them. The guides include inspiring messages from chaplains and list candle-lighting times at many military bases.

For more information on Koshertroops and all that they regularly accomplish, including regular Shabbos and Yom Tov packages as well as Shabbatones, call 845-282-0907 or email: [email protected].