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The 87th Company, The Pioneer Corps: A mobile military Jewish community

The 87th Company, The Pioneer Corps: A mobile military Jewish community

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The AI team take a deep dive into Joseph Kasser’s application of systems thinking to editing his father and teacher’s papers. His father, Moses Jakob Kasser, was a German-Jewish rabbi who served in the British Army’s 87th Company of the Alien Pioneer Corps during World War II. The book recounts Moses’s experiences as an unofficial chaplain to his unit, detailing his efforts to maintain Jewish religious life amidst the challenges of wartime service. It includes sermons, artwork, correspondence, and photographs, providing a rich historical and personal account. The text also explores themes of Jewish identity, education, and the importance of community, drawing on Kasser’s […]

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