From Darkness to Light: The Journey of a Nazi's Grandson to Blessing Holocaust Survivors

German-born Alexander Dietze learned about Germany’s history and the Holocaust in school, but it wasn’t discussed at home. Raised in a secular household, he became a Christian in his early 20s.  Years later, an abrupt awakening came when his grandfather offered him Nazi SS medals as part of their family heritage. This moment spurred Alexander … Read more

Holocaust Survivor's Son Is the Father of a Hostage in Gaza: 'I Believe Omer is Alive'

GEDERA, Israel – The attack on October 7th touches the people of Israel in so many different ways, specifically, the impact on family members of hostages. Shai Wenkert, the son of a Holocaust survivor, is now the father of a Hamas hostage. Omer Wenkert’s picture is all around his hometown of Gedera. Hamas captured the 22-year-old … Read more

Holocaust Remembrance Day: Poland Pilgrims Face Magnitude of Death Camps, Today's Hamas Horrors

LUBLIN, MIEDZYRZEC, and TREBLINKA, Poland – Israel is commemorating Holocaust Remembrance Day this year on May 6th against the backdrop of the October 7th massacre.    Although the scale was smaller, it brought many back to the murder of Jews during the Holocaust and many Israelis felt the spirit was the same. Shortly before the current … Read more

For Israelis Grieved by Hamas Atrocities, Holocaust Remembrance Day a Chilling Reminder of Nazi Era

JERUSALEM, Israel – Just four years ago, Israel and the rest of the world marked the 75th anniversary of the allied liberation of the Auschwitz death camp with declarations of “Never again.” Yet, for Israelis preparing to mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day Saturday, the October 7th massacre changed everything. Israel Government Spokesman Eylon Levy says people … Read more

75 Years after the Holocaust, Israel to Sell Germany ‘Tools to Defend Itself’

Israel’s Ministry of Defense announced that Israel will sign a landmark $3.5 billion defense agreement with Germany – Israel’s largest defense deal ever. The U.S. State Department notified Israel’s defense establishment on Thursday that the U.S. government had approved its request for Germany to procure the Arrow-3 missile defense system from Israel. Israeli Prime Minister … Read more