“You yourselves can testify…” John 3:28

The words that speak to us the loudest are the first hand testimonies of those who have been there. Read what people who have visited and adopted Survivors have to say. And the Holocaust Survivors themselves can say it best.

From those who have visited in Israel:

"Yes, I had the privilege of visiting two Holocaust Survivors, and was really blessed. Boris brought out all his war medals from the Red Army. He was so proud to be getting any attention at all - the visits are a true win-win situation. I showed them the love of Yeshua without talking about it. The visits bring out our true compassion and afford the literal opportunity of being a help to someone just by being there and showing them someone really cares."

From those who have adopted Survivors:

“I struggled with prejudice against the Jews because that's what I was exposed to. Except for an elderly Jewish couple in the neighborhood who spoke with an accent, Mr. & Mrs. Stoger, who were nice to we kids, the Jews I came in contact with were the neighborhood merchants....Saul and Ida had a little general store where I'd get candy bars as a treat in the summer or school supplies. Ely's was the closest thing we had to a department store. Nice people, but they were "Jews." We treated them with respect but they were "different." We'd laugh when we'd see Saul or his son wear their little caps, fastened with bobby pins!

“However, with God's help I have matured as a person and grown in my Christian faith. I now value Jews for who they are--they are still God's chosen people and most blessed of all people on earth. Not to mention that my Savior was a Jew! I'm just a lowly gentile saved by God's miraculous grace. I want to help and serve his chosen people in any way I can.......out of gratitude to Him and love for them.

“Ministering to Zanna is such a privilege. I have the opportunity to minister to one of His chosen children specifically and personally. She's had such a hard life. I want to do anything I can to make her life easier and bring some joy into her life. I try to do that by sending money and small gifts to her on a regular basis. I also pray for her salvation, that her heart will be open to the Holy Spirit, for joy in her life, and improved health. But I feel so inadequate to meet her needs. Time is running out for these precious Holocaust survivors, and they need Christians ministering to them and praying for them.

- L.S., San Antonio, TX

From the Survivors themselves:

“It was wonderful to have you visit us. Please come and stay in our home the next time.” Said to an adoptive family when they visited their Survivor in Israel. – D.G.

“We are so happy to see someone visiting! Thank you so much for not forgetting us.” – N.G., Holocaust Survivor

“Every time someone comes to my apartment I feel so much love from them. But there is one thing I do not understand. Can you explain to me why Y’shua died on the cross?” Z.U., Holocaust Survivor

“We have always mistrusted Christians before. No one in Russia or Israel honored us or our birthdays. But the Christians, ah, the Christians – you bless us. You are welcome in our home anytime.” Spoken to a Desert Hope representative on a visit. – S.M., Holocaust Survivor

“You need to let the Christians pray for you. They pray in the name of a man named Y’shua and it works!” One Holocaust Survivor talking to a fellow Survivor who was ill,
- L.K., Holocaust Survivor.

“I am so glad to see you – please come see me again. Tell every one about our lives and what happened to us. Make sure no one forgets. Tell the stories so no one forgets. It must not happen again!” – B.K., Holocaust Survivor

“I praise the Lord everyday for my salvation. It was a terrible time in the war, but the Lord has saved me now.” – G.P., Holocaust Survivor

“Bless you and thank you for your help.” – Z.P., Elderly Russian