Hasidic Jews protest repeal of ban on gay troops at West Point
BY AKIKO MATSUDA • AMATSUDA@LOHUD.COM
DECEMBER 21, 2010
HIGHLAND FALLS — Braving the cold weather, four men from the Hasidic Jewish community in Monsey picketed Monday afternoon just outside of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point to protest gays serving openly in the military.
Solomon Diamant, one of the protesters, said they were appalled by the Senate vote that ended the 17-year-old "don't ask, don't tell" policy.