On May 14, we restored the Star of David to PFC Frank T. Kurzinger’s grave—a German-Jewish medic killed in WWII saving others. Then something extraordinary happened: the family of the soldier Frank died trying to save met Frank’s descendants—for the first time. They embraced.

In May, Operation Benjamin & the ABMC honored PFC Frank T. Kurzinger at the Florence American Cemetery by replacing his Latin Cross with a Star of David. Frank Kurzinger was killed trying to save his wounded friend, PFC Del Riley. This May, 15 of Del’s descendants traveled to

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We’re honored to be featured in this incredibly moving article that captures the heart and soul of Operation Benjamin’s mission. This story highlights the profound meaning and honor behind our work — a true act of chesed that resonates far beyond the battlefield. To read the

During our recent visit to Germany, we had the honor of meeting with General Wolfgang Schneiderhan, President of the German War Graves Commission (Volksbund). General Schneiderhan spoke passionately about the Volksbund’s mission to honor not only fallen soldiers, but also the

For 79 years, his grave bore the wrong symbol. Simon Goodman, a Jewish American soldier, was killed in France after D-Day. For decades, his grave was mistakenly marked with a cross. On Memorial Day 2023, with his nieces by his side, we replaced it with a Star of David. Watch

In her childhood home, Mariellen grew up with a photo of a half-brother she never knew- Kenneth E. Robinson, killed in WWII at just 22. His grave bore the wrong symbol. With Operation Benjamin and ABMC, Mariellen restored Kenny’s legacy. Watch her story:

With deep gratitude, we honor Rabbi Dr. Jacob J. Schacter, who concluded his tenure as President of Operation Benjamin. A pillar from the very beginning, his vision, scholarship & dedication shaped OB into what it is today. Rabbi Schacter, thank you for building the foundation

2LT Robert Meltzer’s talents led him to Hollywood, where he worked alongside and befriended Charlie Chaplin and Orson Welles. At just 30 years old, he was killed in action, leaving behind his young daughter, Jo Victory. Decades later, Jo ensured her father’s headstone was

Rosh Hashanah is a time of renewal. At Operation Benjamin, each restored headstone breathes new life into the memory of our fallen Jewish heroes. This year, we honor their legacy and pledge never to forget. Shana Tova Umetuka- שנה טובה ומתוקה Wishing you a sweet New Year.

WWII is not only the story of battles-it’s the story of lives cut short. Three Jewish soldiers. One commando from the “Devil’s Brigade.” Two aviators who died together in a burning B-24. Decades later, their families stood in Italy as their headstones were corrected-

Operation Levi: Gedenken und Verantwortung für jüdische Kriegstote Heute durfte ich Dirk Backen, Generalsekretär des Volksbund Deutsche Kriegsgräberfürsorge e. V., und Shalom Lamm, US-amerikanischer Chief Historian von Operation Benjamin, im Bundestag begrüßen. Mit der

We are honored to launch Operation Levi with the German War Graves Commission-restoring the identities of German-Jewish WWI soldiers long buried under crosses. In May, 6 pilot headstones were restored including Landsturmmann Friedrich Rahmer. His great-great-nephew shares its

Private Benjamin Garadetsky, an American Jewish soldier born in Ukraine who gave his life for freedom, could never have imagined the legacy he would leave behind. He was the very first soldier whose headstone Operation Benjamin corrected, and today our entire mission carries his

In the heart of France, beneath a Star of David that now stands in its rightful place, rests PVT Marvin F. Ashkenas- a son, a brother, and a medic whose Jewish identity was lost to war. Nearly 80 years later, it was restored. His truth, his name, his faith remembered forever.

At the unveiling of Siegmund Metzler’s headstone, Patricia Hammond and Matt Redman performed “The Cruel War,” a song of love, loss, and longing. The performance honored the memory of Siegmund Metzler, a German Jewish WWI soldier, and gave voice to our shared grief and