One of the most impacting stops on any tour to Israel is Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Remembrance Center in Jerusalem. Among other things, what becomes readily apparent as one sees the exhibits is that an evil regime, led by a madman named Adolf Hitler, formulated and perpetuated "the big lie" so well, that not only …
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Day 2 in Jerusalem
Truly I say to you, not one stone here will be left upon another, which will not be torn down. ~Matthew 24:2b Our first stop of the day was the Davidson Center and the Temple ruins that remain visible today following the fulfillment of the prophecy in Matthew 24:2 (above). Jesus accurately predicted the Temple would …
Nearing the End for Holocaust Survivors and Their Rescuers
Yad Vashem - The World Holocaust Remembrance Center One of the most moving places on the planet is the Yad Vashem Holocaust Remembrance Center in Jerusalem. The sprawling campus contains a world-class museum, a children's memorial, a research and educational center, a hall of remembrance, a tribute to the "Righteous among the Nations" (those who risked …
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A Special Salute as we Commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day
The Holocaust was such a dark time in history for the Jewish people. However, today, as we commemorate the horrendous massacre of over 6 million Jews, I want to share a bright light from that dark period. To do so, we'll celebrate a true American hero who risked his own life to save dozens of …
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