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We Chose Volunteering & Adopting

by Mary Kelsey, UK My husband Phillip, and I, have been supporters of Israel for many years. I am a prayer leader with Ebenezer Operation Exodus, helping Jewish people to go to Israel, and Phillip is a worship leader in … Continue reading

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My Name is Jannie

I am 67 years old, wife to my dear husband Gerrit, mother of 4 , and grandmother of 5; I live in Holland. Ever since the Lord has touched my heart to become a Believer, there began to grow the seeds of … Continue reading

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It’s a Free Giveaway! Really- FREE!!

You can enter a giveaway sponsored by AHI for the new book by Susan Heagy.  Between February 1, 2016 to March 1, 2016, you can register to win one of 10 free copies of “Why is Great-Grandma So Sad? Discovering … Continue reading

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Why Give a MegaVoice Unit to Survivors?

Braha spoke several different languages and is well educated.  She made aliyah soon after WWII ended, having suffered terribly during the war.  We have known her for about 7 years.  Now she has Alzheimer’s Disease and is losing her memory. Someone recently … Continue reading

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Stepping Further Into the Gap

In many cities all over Israel, Holocaust Survivors have formed their own associations to help one another.  They take care of their own.  Many of the committees in larger cities have had no trouble raising funding for their needs and … Continue reading

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Comfort Bears

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

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How to Write to Holocaust Survivors

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

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

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The AHI Translator Team!

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

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Holocaust Survivors Can Dance!

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

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