Author Archives: Susan

They were married for many years, longer together than they were apart.  But now her husband died and she is alone, really alone.  It is even harder when you are old and unable to do many things.  Now their only … Continue reading →

Points to remember when writing: Keep your letter short- two or three paragraphs, up to half a typewritten page in font 12. Long letters mean translation is longer, delaying delivery to the Survivors. Survivors often have difficulty focusing on long … Continue reading →

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!” (Caution: True accounts, as related by the Survivor, … Continue reading →

A new record!  November 1 to December 31, we received 94 letters and cards from Adopters to their Survivors!  Of that 94, 82 were translated and sent before the close of 2015!  Included in that number 2 letters from Survivors … Continue reading →

The phone rang and it was Bella from the Russian Club in Akko.  Can you come and judge the dancing? Having done it before I readily agreed.  It is such a treat to watch Holocaust Survivors in their 80’s [and … Continue reading →

Sunday morning brought a change to Beit Shalom.  Our Russian guests departed for home and our last volunteer left to visit friends before returning to South Africa.  Now it is just me and Tiger, the Resident Cat, for a few … Continue reading →

Every month 12 Survivors tell their experiences of the Holocaust, taped in Israel, produced by AHI. Please read this important letter from Tamara Nersesyan, Director of TBN Russia TV-Channel in Jerusalem.    “My name is Tamara. For the last 6 … Continue reading →