Because I am Jewish, do I qualify as a veteran belonging to a minority group?

Capt Allen Lechtman — Wed, 05 Aug 2020 22:08:24 -0400

There are 6 million Jews in the U.S. That is a minority.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 6 at 2020 8:39 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 08:39:42 -0400

Military minorities are based on racial and ethnic minority groups; typically Black; Hispanic; Asian/ Pacific Islander; and American Indian/Alaskan Natives.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Aug 6 at 2020 3:41 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 15:41:59 -0400

In accordance with Executive order entitled "Executive Order on Combating Anti-Semitism", being Jewish is considered not just a religion, but an ethnicity as it pertains to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), 42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.

So short answer: Yes.

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/executive-order-combating-anti-semitism/

Executive Order on Combating Anti-Semitism | The White House

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Response by MAJ David Stokes made Aug 6 at 2020 7:14 PM

MAJ David Stokes — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 19:14:08 -0400

What does ANY human need a "SPECIAL RIGHT OVER ANOTHER HUMAN?" Think about it, it's wrong in everyway. The mere fact of the matter is, if a "special group" needs an advantage over another group, you are stating the "special group" is not as good, smart, strong, capable etc.. Is that REALLY the case? I don't think so. I worked with some HIGHLY INTELLIGENT AND GIFTED PEOPLE of ALL races, backgrounds, and religious preferences. SO, Than, WHY would there be a need for ANY special groups? How about qualifying as a human?
What EXACTLY are you looking to "GET" from your "SPEACIAL" group? How, and more importantly, Why do you think you deserve what you are demanding over any other human?

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 6 at 2020 7:34 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 19:34:51 -0400

If we break this down military style it becomes much easier. Fact 1) you are Jewish. Fact 2) you are currently or were in the past a member of the military. Fact 3) based off population alone people of a Jewish religion and/or ethnicity are a minority. Therefor you are a veteran belonging to a minority; just as much as the wiccans and breatharians (if there are any in the military)

The question, is there an organization representing this minority? I don't know
Should there be special privileges just for the minority? I do not believe so

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Aug 6 at 2020 7:37 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 19:37:14 -0400

Minority, no. Possibly a protected class ala EO if you experience maltreatment based on practicing Judaism.

Response by SPC Richard Zacke made Aug 7 at 2020 1:39 PM

SPC Richard Zacke — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 13:39:17 -0400

Capt Allen Lechtman Call me ignorant but when I joined I was told there was no room on the the Army for racism and I very seldom saw it. I wish the whole country could be more like that.

Response by SGT Justin Anderson made Aug 17 at 2020 11:37 PM

SGT Justin Anderson — Mon, 17 Aug 2020 23:37:28 -0400

No, it is not. Jewish is considered more of a religion than it is a race or ethnicity, but that's subject to debate based off geography and raising. Good question. If you experience injustice for being a Jew, try your local EO rep. Best you're going to get is special religious treatment if you choose to go that route, depending on who your COCk's are it could be a painful process.