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For thousands of years, humanity has fallen prey to a deadly sin: antisemitism. This hatred of the Jewish people takes many forms. This week, we’ll study religious antisemitism, which many carry out because they believe Jewish practices and beliefs prevent peace and progress. This form has reared its ugly head in dramatic ways throughout history—Greek King Antiochus IV’s desecration of …
Everyone loves a good origin story. Learning about the factors that made someone who they are gives us a look behind the curtain and helps us better understand and appreciate a person. This week, we’re treating you to The Friends of Israel’s origin story! In 1938, the world was engulfed in evil, sitting on the brink of World War II. …
In May, 16 young adults from the United States and Canada traveled to Poland to visit Holocaust sites as part of The Friends of Israel’s (FOI’s) training program, Encounter. Their trip gave them a sobering perspective on the horrors the Jewish people faced during the Holocaust and helped them deepen their love for God’s Chosen People. Ty Perry, Timothy Rabinek, …
God works in hearts all around the world, drawing lost souls to a saving knowledge of Himself. Many who receive Christ and study Scripture faithfully sense God’s calling to stand with and bless Israel and the Jewish people. But perhaps the last people you would expect to love the Jewish people would be the descendants of Nazis. Yet, some stories …
A dangerous trend has quietly taken hold throughout the world today: Holocaust misinformation. Almost two thirds of young American adults don’t know the Holocaust killed 6 million Jews, and more than 10 percent even believe Jews caused it! These beliefs are both a cause and result of growing antisemitism. That’s why it’s so important that the truth of the Holocaust …
You probably know The Friends of Israel serves and blesses the Jewish people and teaches biblical truth about Israel and the Messiah, but do you really know what The Friends of Israel is all about? Here to give you an up-close-and-personal look at our ministry are the men who know it best. Executive Director Jim Showers, North American Ministries Director …
As the year comes to a close, we want to share with you an opportunity to impact lives through this radio/podcast ministry. We need to raise $10,000 to meet our financial goals for this year. Would you prayerfully consider a gift so we can continue to bring these truths to you and others as well? Building Bridges, Bringing Hope. That …
This week we welcome Dr. Susanna Kokkonen, the director of Christian Friends of Yad Vashem. Chris talks with Dr. Kokkonen about the very important work she and her team are doing with Yad Vashem, the world’s Holocaust remembrance center in Jerusalem….
“Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow. It empties today of its strength.” Do you recognize this quote? It was said by Corrie ten Boom, Holocaust survivor and Righteous Gentile. Corrie ten Boom is quoted a lot around Christian circles. Many believers have read her works and heard of her and her family’s courageous story…
Yom HaShoah is a day to stop and remember those whose lives were taken and affected by the holocaust. Chris will tell us a story about one survivor, Abba Kovner, a Jewish man born in Lithuania who help lead a resistance against the Nazis. Abba gave an impassioned speech to his Jewish brothers and sisters, “We will not be led …
