On Friday, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) voted to designate the Cave of the Patriarchs (burial place of Jewish patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob - as well as their wives) in Hebron a Palestinian World Heritage site. Calling it "another delusional UNESCO decision," Benjamin Netanyahu announced over the weekend that Israel will withhold $1 …
Category: Holocaust/Antisemitism
A Jewish Family’s Response to Anti-Semitism
A few days ago I shared a bit about growing anti-Semitism in Europe, and closed with news of a current anti-Semitic act right here in my own hometown. Well, I'm excited to tell you the local Jewish family turned evil into good! On Sunday morning "dozens of neighbors, friends and family members showed up to …
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Is Anti-Semitism in Europe Even Greater than We Know?
In the 1930's the world stood silent and unengaged as the Nazi regime attempted to methodically erase Jews from the planet. The signs were everywhere: Jews were not allowed in certain professions, could not open shops and sell their goods, and were forced to wear clothing and symbols that identified them as Jews. Jewish synagogues …
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Nuremberg Prosecutor Appears on 60 Minutes
The fascinating story of Ben Ferencz, the Nuremberg prosecutor, was presented on 60 Minutes last night. I watched with interest as this 97-year-old Jewish man told the story of the Nuremberg trials, where 22 Nazi SS commanders were tried for war crimes following the atrocities of the Holocaust. Mr Ferencz was a very young man prosecuting …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 