I spent quiet contemplative moments during International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Wednesday. However, in the midst of my day, I took time out to watch the presentation ceremony of Righteous Among the Nations recipients at the Israeli Embassy in Washington DC. Righteous Among the Nations is the highest honor bestowed by the Israeli government on …
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Greetings again from Jerusalem! What a glorious time in the land of Israel! I wouldn't trade this week for anything, and am so blessed to be here! This morning, we were met with rain, which altered our plans somewhat. But this Phoenician will never complain about rain! As I reported yesterday, one of our classmates …
What a week this has been! Not only have I been immersed with 26 others in our studies of antisemitism and the Holocaust, but one of our classmates has had a very special occurrence here in Israel. His father, Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds, was recognized as the first American soldier (and only the fifth American in …
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Looking for the Blessed Hope 