The Power & Penalty of Unrighteous Precedents

The Power & Penalty of Unrighteous Precedents

by Christine Ege When new laws are enacted or official judgments are pronounced, those laws and judicial decisions set precedents for the way subsequent situations are managed.  In the fifth chapter of Dr. Susanna Kokkonen’s book, Journey to the Holocaust,...
“Upstander” Lessons I Learned From My Family

“Upstander” Lessons I Learned From My Family

by Diane Gatchel I would like to share a bit about my family’s experiences during WW2, from stories I remember them sharing.  They were raised here in America, but I would call them “Upstanders” because of the sacrifices they endured during...
Must History Continue to Repeat Itself?

Must History Continue to Repeat Itself?

by Christine Ege Although history has never been my personal passion, it demands my attention, as history provides keys to the future.  First, a study of our past can prove eye-opening – we discover our ancestry and the origins of our family and cultural traditions. ...
The Sweet Orange of Gela Baser Percal

The Sweet Orange of Gela Baser Percal

by Lisa Alford Gela was born in Rakow, Poland.  She had two brothers and two sisters.  The Nazis invaded Poland in September 1939.  In 1942, the Jews were ordered to leave everything and were informed they would be deported in one hour.  Although...
Severed Roots and Limited Benefits

Severed Roots and Limited Benefits

by Christine Ege Response to Chapter 3 of Journey to the Holocaust:  Anti-Semitism, the Bible and History by Dr. Susanna Kokkonen While playing a strategy card game with our family recently, I learned a pivotal life lesson!  This particular game...