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The Holocaust Remembrance Association Statetment – Passover Blessings and Signs of the Times
The Hebrew dates of Pesach fall on Nissan 15-22, 5784 – in our calendar on April 22-30, 2024....
Holocaust Remembrance Association Blogs
Bloggers (Click to read each author’s contributions):
Blogs by Dr. Susanna Kokkonen
Dr. Susanna Kokkonen is an accomplished author and international speaker, addressing Christian, Jewish, and civic audiences worldwide on topics including the Holocaust, genocide, antisemitism, and contemporary Israel. She has presented her lectures in the parliaments of Canada, Finland, and Sweden, as well as at the European Parliament. Most recently, Dr. Kokkonen served as the Director of Christian Friends of Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center in Jerusalem. In this role, she guided Christian dignitaries, spoke to numerous Christian groups, and organized over 10 Christian Leadership Seminars with participants from more than 50 countries. Dr. Kokkonen’s work continues to foster education and dialogue on vital historical and current issues.
The King is in the Field
By Dr. Susanna Kokkonen Did you know that in the Hebrew calendar we are now in the month of Elul 5784? The month of Elul comprises 29 days and it usually happens in August-September of our regular calendars. The month of Elul is a specific month in the Hebrew or...
September Blog
The unmistakable joy that the terrorists as well as their supporters are feeling and expressing at this time is not unlike the joy they exhibited during 9/11. Even though we cannot compare all historic events, we can certainly say that the same spirit of hatred, the spirit of Amalek exists from generation to generation. It is our duty to discern what is going on and to understand the times and seasons we are living in.
I would like to invite you to read more at this website. Learn about the work we do and the Holocaust Garden of Hope we are building in Texas. All these things of history have connecting factors. For us to understand what we need to do now, we need to study what people did in the past.
August Blog
August, 2024, Dr. Susanna Kokkonen August is a month named for good tidings. Many positive words, such as “respected” or “illustrious” are related to “august”. But this August has been a difficult month with a lot of fears and tears over current circumstances in...
Antisemitism on American College Campuses
The Holocaust Remembrance Association rejects and condemns the hateful rhetoric of the demonstrations and the intimidation against Jewish students and faculty.
The Holocaust Remembrance Association urges university faculty and principals to not to negotiate with those, who call for the destruction of the State of Israel, a longtime ally of the United States and the only democracy in the Middle East.
Blogs by Hao Nguyen
Originally from Vietnam, I migrated to Texas in August 2020 and have been living with my stepfather, biological mother, and stepsister. My journey in higher education began as a recipient of the prestigious Chancellor Scholarship at an honors college, where I am majoring in International Business with plans to major in Marketing if finance allow possibly. My academic foundation is supported by full tuition coverage, which enables me to focus on my studies and career development.
Perverted Perfection – The Nazi Obsession with Beauty and Power: Pt 2, Division, Racial Superiority and Purity
December 4, 2024 by Hao Nguyen As I think back to my early childhood, I always reflect on an afternoon in my grandfather's garden. It was a vibrant place, bursting with colors and scents that represented the fullness of life. We sat together on a wooden bench beneath...
Bridges of Compassion – The Untold Stories of Asian Rescuers During the Holocaust: Pt 1, Chiune (Sempo) Sugihara
November 22, 2024, by Hao Nguyen I recently stumbled upon an article titled "Chiune (Sempo) Sugihara" on the Holocaust Encyclopedia, and it really left an impression on me. Sugihara was a Japanese diplomat stationed in Lithuania during World War II, and he made the...
Perverted Perfection – The Nazi Obsession with Beauty and Power: Pt 1, Cultural Heritage
November 20, 2024, by Hao Nguyen Growing up as a Vietnamese-American, I've always been drawn to the vibrant stories interwoven into my cultural roots and how they shape my understanding of beauty. I remember a time as a kid when I usually watched a traditional...
Blogs by Christine Ege
Christine’s early experiences with travel and diverse cultures sparked a lifelong passion for connecting across backgrounds. By age 14, she had lived in various parts of the U.S., forming friendships with people from many cultural communities. This led her to earn degrees in Russian, German, and French Languages and Literatures, including post-graduate studies in interpreting and translation at the University of Heidelberg in Germany. After several years in Norway, Christine and her husband, Steve, settled in Texas, where they have dedicated themselves to numerous volunteer roles. Since 2013, Christine has been a leader with March of Remembrance Texas, passionately advocating against modern-day antisemitism, and she also serves as executive director for a local anti-trafficking organization, where she shares thousands of homemade cookies with the community each year.
The Final Solution: Industrialized Killing
by Christine Ege As schoolchildren, we all learned about the Industrial Revolution and the benefits resulting from new technology, mechanization of production processes, and maximization of profit. Productivity and efficiency grew at a historically unprecedented...
The Snare of Superiority
by Christine Ege Many concur that hindsight is always 20/20, as it is relatively easy to recognize mistakes after they have been made and identify sins after they have been committed. However, it is not always such a simple matter to discern truth in the face of...
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