AOL.com Video - Rabbi Sworn Into Army After Winning Fight to Keep Beard

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Rabbi Sworn Into Army After Winning Fight to Keep Beard

Description:According to his Chabad-Lubavitch Jewish faith, Rabbi Menachem Stern cannot shave - leading to a 3-year battle with the US Army to get the chaplain post he dreamed of, as the army has strict rules on facial hair. The Army just recently settled the case, allowing him to be only the 10th Jewish rabbi on active duty in chaplaincy. Rabbi Stern swore an oath of allegiance and was given his stripes before speaking of his pride and the significance of the victory. (2:44)

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