On Good Friday this year, in a small town in Eastern Poland called Pruchnik, a horrifying and disgusting old tradition became alive again. The local population gathered to perform a …
No Wasted Life: The Holocaust, Israel, and You
In a series of spiritually draining experiences a couple years ago, I visited four major Holocaust museums in a span of three months. The biggest shock came at a museum …
Living in the Symbol of the Holocaust
Ilive in Poland which today is the symbol of the Holocaust. When a Jewish person comes to Poland, his first thoughts are occupied with the death of millions of his …
Wrinkled Hands and Grateful Hearts: The Surprising Joy of Caring for Others
Many centuries ago, King Solomon wrote that “The glory of young men is their strength, and the splendor of old men is their gray head” (Proverbs 20:29). Unfortunately, that youthful …
It Must Be Told: The Importance of Telling Holocaust Stories
I had never heard of Patrick Desbois until October 4, 2015. He’s an ordinary-looking man. Wears glasses. Balding. Speaks mediocre English with a heavy French accent and is a Roman …
