"Jewish cadets at The Citadel" a panel discussion with Bernard Warshaw; Bernard Solomon; Les Bergen; Steve Josias; Alan Reyner; Jonathan Rosen and Joelle Neulander (moderator), 23 September 2013
"Jewish cadets at The Citadel" a panel discussion with Bernard Warshaw; Bernard Solomon; Les Bergen; Steve Josias; Alan Reyner; Jonathan Rosen and Joelle Neulander (moderator), 23 September 2013
Date:
2013
Interviewer:
Neulander, Joelle
Interviewee:
Warshaw, Bernard;Solomon, Bernard;Bergen, Les;Josias, Steve;Rosen, Jonathan
Description:
This panel brought together for the first time in the City of Charleston a group of Jewish Cadets who shared their memories in a public forum (September 29, 2013). The program was possible thanks to the collaboration between the Jewish Studies Program at The College of Charleston and The Citadel. Martin Perlmutter introduced the program and Dr. Sam Hines introduced the moderator, Dr. Joelle Neulander. The event was dedicated to the memory of Maurice Fox, Citadel Class 1953. The panelists recall their experiences as Jewish cadets at The Citadel and reflect on how those experiences shaped their lives when they left the institution. All together the panelists experience span over seven decades. They provide a glimpse into the history of The Citadel from the WWII years to the present. The panelist include, Bernard Warshaw, Class of 1942, Bernard Solomon, Class of 1947, Les Bergen, Class of 1969, Steve Josias, Class of 1970, Alan Reyner, Class of 1972 and Jonathan Rosen, Class of 2014.
This interview is part of The Citadel in War and Peace series. The Citadel prides itself on producing principled and ethical leaders for the military, as well as in business and civic affairs. The Citadel in War and Peace traces the life histories and career trajectories of alumni, staff, and faculty to better understand the university’s multifaceted contributions to the U.S. national security and its continuing impact on the business and politics of South Carolina and the nation. An initial series of interviews focuses on Citadel alumni who served in World War II. It spotlights their combat experiences and recounts their return to civilian life and subsequent professional careers.
