As in years past, American flags will grace the graves at Arlington National Cemetery this Memorial Day, as the service of those buried there is honored and remembered.
At some of these graves, reciting Kaddish would also be an appropriate tribute.
To honor the Jewish servicemen and women buried in Arlington, the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington organizes tours each May, Jewish American Heritage Month.
...the exact number of Jewish graves in the 624-acre cemetery is unclear. Prior to 1918, religious symbols were not allowed on headstones, nor were records kept of soldiers' religion. Today, it is estimated that there are more than 3,600 Jewish graves, possibly making it the largest Jewish cemetery in the U.S.
