Author Archives: Susan
Book Events “Why is Great-Grandma So Sad?
Book Signings – Purchase & personalized Author signing Saturday March 19th 8am-12noon Weaver’s Store, 1011 Dry Tavern Rd. Fivepointville, PA 17517 Ph. 1-717-445-6791 http://weaversstoreinc.net/index.htm March 30-April 8 Dates TBD and announced San Antonio, TX April … Continue reading
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How Could Anyone Survive Auschwitz?
My husband, for a long time, has had a deep desire to travel to Poland in order to visit Auschwitz. Now that he has reached the age of 80, we came to embark on this journey in January this year. … Continue reading
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Does Remembering One Survivor Remember Them All?
“How deserted lies the city, once so full of people! How like a widow is she… Bitterly she weeps at night… there is none to comfort her…When her people fell into enemy hands there was none to help her…All her … Continue reading
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Taking the Train to Jerusalem
Early Friday morning I took the train to Jerusalem to deliver some of my books, opting for a leisurely and enjoyable day rather than driving with crazy traffic on Erev Shabbat. At 5:30am I was on my way. That early … Continue reading
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Extreme Cold Requires Extreme Miracles
In the winter months, when it is cold and windy outside, I find myself thinking about the Survivors of the Holocaust. I don’t do “cold” very well so when I find myself shivering or seeking out some heated spot in … Continue reading
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“I knew who I was this morning, but I’ve changed a few times since then.” – Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland
I love this quote by Alice in Alice in Wonderland. I think this adequately describes days we have all experienced. I am rather convinced here in Israel the atmosphere or the soil in which our vegetables grow must have a … Continue reading
The Fruit of Consistent Prayer
More Talented Translators! God has been so good to us! We desperately needed more translators to handle the volume of letters written to the Survivors. So, how did we receive more? We prayed! Our AHI Prayer Warriors asked HaShem for … Continue reading
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Volunteer Openings in Israel 2016
Come join us at Beit Shalom to volunteer and meet the Holocaust Survivors in Israel! Beit Shalom House Managers – Minimum of six weeks, maximum of six months Volunteers Throughout the Year – Two volunteers needed per month; contact us for dates. … Continue reading
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A Letter From a Guest
Hello Everyone, I’d like to take just a few moments to discuss my recent stay at the Abundant Hope International (AHI) house located in Akko, Israel just north of Haifa. I traveled to Israel in January 2016 and spent a … Continue reading
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To My Fellow Holocaust Survivor Adopters…
By Hannah Kaiser I am writing to inspire you to write to your survivors on a regular basis. Having returned home to South Africa from visiting our Holocaust friends in Israel, I can truly say that writing to these dear people, … Continue reading
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