As part of Jewish American Heritage Month, we highlight Miriam “Mimi” Miller Shor a dedicated nurse, patriot, and proud Jewish-American. Raised in a traditional home, Mimi’s parents had high hopes for her future. In 1943, she was on-track to graduate from the Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania General Hospital School of Nursing. But with World War II raging, Shor chose a different path and joined the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps. First stationed at Great Lakes Naval Station, then San Diego Naval Hospital, Shor quickly stood-out. Soon after, she was deployed to Naval Fleet Hospital Guam, where she cared for the wounded from brutal battles on Okinawa and Iwo Jima. Her tireless dedication brought comfort to thousands of Sailors and Marines. Following the war, Shor married and raised a family, but her service didn’t end there. Mimi joined the Jewish War Veterans and rose through the ranks of the National Ladies Auxiliary. In 1961, Miriam “Mimi” Shor became its National President, continuing her lifelong mission to care for veterans. Mimi is fondly remembered for her compassion, leadership, and unwavering commitment to those who served. #JWV #JAHM #MyJAHM #OurSharedHeritage #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth (fb)

In celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month, we’re proud to highlight Haym Salomon. He never wore a uniform, but without him, the United States might not exist. During the Revolutionary War, funds were running dry before the decisive battle at Yorktown and General Washington’s troops were on the verge of mutiny. In desperation, he turned to Hyam Salomon, a prominent Jewish banker in Philadelphia. Salomon got to work, called-in favors and raised the money needed to defeat the British and win the war. After gaining independence, the newly established United States government was broke. Once again, Salomon stepped-up to raise money and keep the country going during its fragile early years. Regrettably, Salomon was never repaid and died penniless. However, he was later honored with a commemorative coin and postage stamp. Hyam Salomon’s legacy lives on as one of the unsung heroes of the American Revolution: A patriot whose sacrifices helped turn the dream of a free nation into reality. #JWV #JAHM #MyJAHM #OurSharedHeritage #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth (fb)