Arnold Resnicoff

Arnold Resnicoff is a Conservative rabbi who has served in various capacities, combining his military and religious backgrounds. His early career included service in Vietnam and Europe, after which he attended rabbinical school to pursue his spiritual calling. Resnicoff then went on to serve in the United States Navy Chaplain Corps for nearly 25 years, rising through the ranks to achieve the position of captain. During his time in the chaplaincy, he was involved in several notable events, including the promotion of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

Following his military retirement, Resnicoff continued to work in interfaith and government roles. He held the position of National Director of Interreligious Affairs for the American Jewish Committee, leveraging his experience to foster greater understanding between different religious groups. Additionally, he served as Special Assistant to the Secretary and Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, holding a civilian grade equivalent to that of a brigadier general. Resnicoff's eyewitness account of the 1983 Beirut barracks bombing was also recognized by the President of the United States in 1984, highlighting his ongoing involvement in significant national and international events.