Jewish Marine went viral for cradling baby makes kids happy at a JCC

The photo was of Matt Jaffe, a 27-year-old sergeant, cradling a baby in Afghanistan on Aug. 20. The soldier’s smile, and the story behind the photo, helped make it go viral.

A view outside the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan in New York City

A view outside the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan in New York City

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 04:17

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