A few months back I mentioned that I was looking for someone to take the reigns at Jews In Green.  SGT Kresge answered the call and has done an exceptional job since.  I’m writing today about an even bigger change that is in the works.

Numerous times I had toyed with the idea of the Jewish Welfare Board taking a larger role in JIG.  They would be better served with a bigger online presence and JIG would be better served by having the backing of an established organization like the JWB.

Well the stars have finally aligned and the JWB will be integrating JIG into their organization.

What does this mean to you?  In the near future the average reader won’t notice much of a difference.  SGT Kresge will continue his excellent writing and stay in his current position as senior editor.  You might see a few minor changes in the site’s format, but all the features you’ve come to love will remain unchanged.  In addition, you’ll see more JWB news directly from the source.

I’ve been working closely with Rabbi Brad Hoffman at the JWB and with the help of their own technical adviser, he will be heading the JIG project.  I have been impressed with Rabbi Hoffman’s passion for the project and have full confidence in his ability to sustain JIG’s success.

I’ll still be around as a technical adviser and my hope is to help implement some exciting changes that will revolutionize how Chaplains and Layleaders communicate with one another and the JWB.  This will take some time to work out the details and to eventually implement, but the potential benefits will be well worth the wait.

It has been an honor to serve my fellow Jews in uniform in this special way.  Like a parent watching their child go off to college, I’m a little sad to let go, but I’m also very proud and excited about what the future holds.