Maguire said cadets observing the holiday got the time off. “Religious accommodations were planned and made available to all Jewish cadets wishing to observe Yom Kippur,” he said.
Once-a-semester mandatory activity seen as key to advancement within the academy was held on holiest day of Jewish calendar; day also provides a focus on 'religious respect'
More than 15 years ago, Mikey Weinstein began his campaign to promote religious equality and sensitivity at the Air Force Academy. Since then, he s engaged with the Academy on many
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