Author Archives: Susan

by Cynthia Russo “Except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it.” (Psalm 127:1) How many times have we discovered that our own efforts don’t bring a desired result?  Had we just read the directions, or sought … Continue reading →

Since we started this work in 2004 we have depended on some special people to fold, prepare and mail the printed copy of our newsletter. Kathleen Nicholson has been in charge of it since the beginning. Elva Spoor and our … Continue reading →

Next month, August, will be the end of five years at our current Beit Shalom.  We were at our first house for 5 1/2 years.  It is hard to believe Beit Shalom has been open for 10 years!  God has … Continue reading →

Rod Harris and his wife Judy heard Susan speak about the Holocaust Survivors and their loneliness.  They decided to adopt a Survivor and began writing.  Faithfully writing and praying, they received a note from Miriam, their Survivor, asking “don’t you … Continue reading →

A palindrome is a word that reads backwards and forwards with the same meaning.  Mom and Dad are examples.  The Hebrew word  reads the same.  It translates “And they shall give.” Giving is cyclical.  The one who gives will always … Continue reading →

AHI is commited to loving and helping Holocaust Survivors.  Prayer is the most important way to care. Are you willing to let your life, your prayer, make a difference in those who suffered sometimes untold trauma?  Please join our prayer … Continue reading →

“Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”  Psalm 46:10 How many of us are actually still, quiet, unmoving and just listening in this busy time? … Continue reading →

…Denmark saved 7220 of ther 7800 Jews during WWII plus 686 non-Jewish spouses? Denmark was occupied by the German Army but they did not enforce their laws on the country until later in the war.  When Hitler gave the order … Continue reading →

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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