Out of This World

Video by Staff Sgt. Daniel Symonds Sr

Army Rabbi (45 Sec Package)

Regional Command Southwest

Feb. 24, 2012 | 0:50

The US Chaplain Corps is there to help members of the US military of all faiths, US Army Staff Sgt Daniel Symonds got a chance to sit down with one exceptional chaplain. LTC Avi Weiss is one of a small number of Jewish chaplains in the US military, with 37 years of service under his belt, He sees himself as an ambassador of the Jewish faith to Jews and non-Jews, "If you have a military member who is at peace with their family who is comfortable with their faith, who has their values straight then I think they’ll be a better military member as well." For information about the Kol-Torah newsletter or download a mini prayer book, you can log on to the USFOR-A website. Also available in high definition