That statistic puts things in perspective, doesn't it? Today is International Holocaust Remembrance Day, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, the most prolific death camp in Hitler's quest to rid the world of Jews. Israel is a thriving nation, but many of its early settlers who led the charge toward Israel's declaration …
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“Never Again” – Commemorating International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Tomorrow is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. However, you may be wondering why world leaders gathered in Jerusalem a few days ago to commemorate the same event: the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. The reason: the Holocaust didn't end on a specific day, so various dates have emerged for commemoration. In November 2005, the …
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International Holocaust Remembrance Day Approaching
What do you know about January 27, 1945? It was on that day Soviet troops entered and liberated Auschwitz, a large complex of concentration and extermination camps, the crown jewel of the Nazi's "Final Solution." Before the Nazi regime was done, they had eliminated over 6 million Jews. Today, there are those who deny the …
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World Leaders Gather in Jerusalem…and the Lessons We can Learn
Jerusalem roadways shutdown in preparation for arrival of world leaders In what Israel's Foreign Ministry is calling the third largest gathering of foreign dignitaries in Israel's history, almost 50 world leaders are descending upon Jerusalem to attend the Fifth World Holocaust Forum. Taking place on January 23 at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial and Remembrance …
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Looking for the Blessed Hope 