Author Archives: Susan

How to “Be” the Community for Survivors

Imagine… that you are a Holocaust Survivor and you have been alone your entire life, even after moving to Israel. All your family was lost in WWII.  But now you have been offered a room in Beit Shalom Community Center. You … Continue reading

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Shomrae ha Tikva: 24/7 Prayer- AHI and Israel

You are invited to join Shomrae ha Tikva (Shom-ray ha Teek-va).  The Hebrew literally means a large army of  “Guardians that keep the Hope”. We are asking you to join us as a Shomer, a Guardian, for 24/7 prayer and … Continue reading

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Playing With A Howitzer

Can you imagine?  I have been playing with a Howitzer!  The choice of weapon by the Army and Marines is the M777 155mm 39 caliber  gun weighing less than 10,000 lbs. This is one big gun. Imagine, now, letting your … Continue reading

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Will You Pray for Holocaust Survivors?

Our prayers are powerful.  Please join us in making a difference in their lives, and this in turn will make a difference in yours. Click Prayer Calendar August 2017 and Prayer Calendar Sep 2017  to print so you know what … Continue reading

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~A Few Words ~

“O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you, in a dry and weary land where there is no water.” Psalm 63:1 Does this describe you? Have you reached the … Continue reading

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Did You Know…?

…as food became scarce in ghettos almost anything could be considered valuable- and illegal? Here we see a teen in the Warsaw Ghetto being relieved of contraband food or some valuable item for bartering.  Losing food or valuables could mean … Continue reading

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Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer expectations: • Minimum two weeks, maximum three months (no visa required) • Longer term of one year (visa required) • Visit with translators, housing available, assist where needed, errands for AHI and/or Survivors • Must be able to handle … Continue reading

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WHERE in the WORLD is Susan in 2017?!

Follow us on the website www.ahi-il.org Aug               Israel Sep               UK and Israel   Oct  15-18     Government Press Office Christian Media Summit, Jerusalem   21     … Continue reading

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They Survived the Holocaust…

This section features the true experiences of Holocaust Survivors we see and visit today.  This is to fulfill their requests, “Remember us!  Tell others of our experiences so we are not forgotten!” Bela Bela has no family left.  With many … Continue reading

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Project: Survivor Survival Packs

For those who live in Israel the threat of attack is a daily expectancy. As you can see by the chart, concerning rocket fire from Gaza, the time frame to reach a shelter is very short. Now reverse that and … Continue reading

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