Jewish Education

Navy Commander Alexa Jenkins

Commander Alexa Jenkins joins us to share her experience in the U.S. Navy, how Jewish values drove her desire to serve, and how she uses the values to create a positive culture in the military. CDR Jenkins served on seven different ships in four duty stations and completed five deployments with the Navy. As Commanding Officer of the USS Tornado (PC-14) Jenkins was the first Jewish woman to command a warship. From her most recent service as an Executive Officer and Commanding Officer of the USS Carney (DDG-64), Jenkins will also share her experience aboard the destroyer with a crew […]