Rabbi Oxman

Rabbi Oxman spoke about many interesting things he id in his career. As a Chaplin in the army it was his job to facilitate and organize Jewish affairs. One of the things I found interesting about what he said, was that some programs drew in people who didn't have so much religious connection. Maybe people just wanted some connection to their Jewish lives at home, even if its not exactly what they are used to. It also shows the community aspect of Judaism. It drew people in and made them feel like they were connected to each other. It's also nice that in the middle of war and craziness, people still view their religion that important. They don't say they're to tired or busy to practice Judaism, they want to do it.

One thing I still don't understand is, is his job only for Jews? Does he also do religious things for people of other religions? I can't imagine there are THAT many Jews on any given base, so why does the American army make a position to help a few people on each base. If so, that's great but I don't understand the need to hire a whole group of people just to help the Jews on the base. Also, is their a Chaplin for every religion?