VISION „ARC to ISRAEL“
BRIGITTE AND HARALD
We had the opportunity to get to know different cultures in depth during their lives. With an interest in people, the joy of discovering new things and a bit of a spirit of adventure, we took on responsibility early and have been active in various international committees.
Our goal is to help people broaden their view and thereby grow beyond themselves.
With the "Arc to Israel" project, we are continuing on this path of volunteerism, which began after the 1989 revolution with the foundation, development and leadership of a children and youth ministry in Romania.
Since October 7, 2023, it has been our heartfelt mission to provide support to families in Israel who have been directly affected — especially widows, orphans, and those who are traumatized.
We have direct contacts on the ground and work in cooperation with Israeli support organizations.
In his full-time job, Harald is the head of distribution and procurist for the SCM Publishing Group, while Brigitte is the human resources director for an international software company in the Stuttgart area.
We now live in Esslingen am Neckar.
OUR LOGO
represents an arc, a bridge. We want to create a connection through which people can find access to Israel.
At the same time, it is a reminder of the rainbow as a sign of the eternal covenant that God has made with his people. (Genesis 9, 13: I have set my bow in the clouds, and it shall be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth).
PICTURES
1. In front of the "golden" wall of Jerusalem, in the light of the evening sun
2. On top of the Hurva synagogue with view over the old city of Jerusalem
3. In the Negev desert
4. At the jeep tour from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem via the "Burma Road"
5. At the waterfall Ein Gedi
6. In the desert camp Kfar Hanokdim
THE VISION
Therefore it became the desire of our heart to build a bridge, an “ARC”, to offer other people the possibility to experience Israel and to learn to love the people of Israel.
There are a lot of beautiful, interesting, valuable sites in Israel and many ways to discover this special country.
HOWEVER, OUR EMPHASIS IS TO GIVE PEOPLE THE CHANCE:
to hear the testimonies of the Jews who are building this land,
to get to know the stunning history of Israel,
and to see the fulfilment of God’s promises in today’s life in Israel.
to witness, based on facts and evidence, how the statements of the Bible become reality
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BRIGITTE CHAYA NUSSBÄCHER
Brigitte Chaya Nussbächer is a German-speaking philologist and MBA who holds a senior management position in her professional career and is deeply involved in writing and volunteer work related to Israel.
She was born in 1970 and is the daughter of the well-known Transylvanian historian Gernot Nussbächer, who became famous for his numerous publications in Romania and in German-speaking countries. For his life's work he was awarded the Golden Medal of Honor of the Republic of Austria, the Georg Dehio Prize of the Artists' Guild, the Appolonia Hirscher Prize of the City of Brasov and the Johannes Honterus Medal of the Forum of Germans in Transylvania.
Brigitte inherited her interest in historical backgrounds and her understanding of historical contexts from her father.
The connection to the Jewish people also existed in her family for a long time. Brigitte's grandmother hid Jews in her house during the Holocaust and was able to successfully rescue them.
The story is told in the article “Blessed is he who blesses you, Israel!”
Brigitte Chaya Nussbächer has already published articles and won literary prizes in her youth. With this talent, she wants to be a voice for Israel and at the same time continue the extraordinary and valuable legacy of her ancestors.
To achieve this, she combines her academic training in philology with business expertise (MBA), extensive leadership experience, and long-standing volunteer engagement.
Her articles are published in German by Israel Heute, Christen an der Seite Israels (CSI) and the Christian Forum for Israel (CFFI), in English by Israel Today, in Romanian by BIZ Brasov and in Czech by Israel.cz
Her work focuses on making the political, historical, and even biblical contexts surrounding Israel tangible and understandable. She emphasizes not only theoretical analysis but also first-hand experiences, encounters with people in Israel, and eyewitness accounts. She writes about Israel, engages directly on the ground, and aims to build bridges — historically, politically, culturally, and personally.
Brigitte’s official first name has become the Hebrew name Chaya (meaning “life”) since May 6. It symbolizes a new life that began after a near-death experience in November 2022, through which she came to know God more intensely than ever before. Additionally, she wants to make her belonging to Israel visible — for eternity, and especially in these times!
In 2026, her book Israel’s Trial by Fire will be published in German language. In it, she takes us on a deeply personal journey. Through vivid eyewitness accounts and moving life stories, she authentically portrays Israel’s situation in the years before and after October 7, 2023. With great sensitivity, she weaves the events into their political, historical, and biblical context, illuminating complex connections.
A book that offers answers to urgent questions and brings these fateful years to life — tangible and deeply felt.
“A fascinating work that makes Israel’s recent history come alive through powerful personal stories — harrowing, full of hope, and as gripping as a thriller. With its compelling eyewitness narrative and historical background, it paints an authentic, multifaceted picture that stirs and moves.”
Arye Sharuz Shalicar, German-Persian-Israeli political scientist, author, and IDF spokesperson (reserve).
STRIKING FINDINGS
Meeting the people of Israel in their own land for the first time confronted us with two striking findings.
1. Having a closer look at the history of this young nation, it became obvious that the founding and survival of the state Israel, its rapid progresses and its achievements were rationally and humanly impossible, indicating the existence and support of a supernatural authority.
2. Watching the creativity, the brightness, the courage and the energy in so many people there, leads to the conclusion that this people have a special source of power.
WITH OUR OWN SENSES
The Bible speaks for more than 2000 years about a living God, who has chosen the people of Israel, who will bring them back into their land after they have been scattered and who will specially equip them.
However, suddenly seeing, observing and recognizing this with our own senses was a life changing experience for us.
No one told us about this before. The media in Europe deliver a very different picture. We realized that most of the people around us never heard of the happenings in Israel, which touched and impressed us so deeply.
For the Living!
"Never Again" - Fulfilling the Promise!
Holocaust Memorial Day 2026 with Brigitte Chaya Nussbächer”
On January 28, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., in the SCM Verlagsgruppe, Max Eyth Str. 41, in Holzgerlingen.
It was not the tears for the dead that defined true compassion, but the deeds done for the living — acts through which ordinary people became rescuers, the Righteous Among the Nations in the darkness of the Holocaust.
Today, on Holocaust Remembrance Day, the question returns to us: will we carry the torch forward and stand beside the Jewish people living among us now?
A lecture by Brigitte Chaya Nussbächer, inspired by true examples of moral courage, accompanied by live Hebrew song and the art of Auschwitz survivor Ella Liebermann.
!! NOW: Available in stores !!
Israel's Trial by Fire.
The Fateful Years Around October 7, 2023.
by Brigitte Chaya Nussbächer
In her book, Brigitte Chaya Nussbächer takes us on a personal journey. Through powerful eyewitness accounts and moving life stories, she authentically portrays Israel’s situation in the years before and after October 7, 2023. With vivid clarity, she weaves the events into their political, historical, and biblical contexts, revealing complex realities with depth and insight. A book that dares to seek answers to burning questions.
“A fascinating work that brings Israel’s recent history to life through moving personal stories - harrowing, hopeful, and as gripping as a thriller. Through its compelling first-hand testimonies and historical depth, it paints an authentic, multifaceted picture that awakens and moves the heart.”
Arye Sharuz Shalicar, German-Persian-Israeli political scientist and IDF spokesperson (res.)
Available at: SCM; Amazon; Thalia and other
BOOK LAUNCH on January 28, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., as part of the Israel event “For the Living” at Hänssler, SCM Publishing House, in Holzgerlingen, Germany.
Registration at: connect@arc-to-israel.org
⚠️ !! An urgent call to action !! ⚠️
The news of a tragic suicide reached us this weekend. But there is help for those who, after the October 7 massacre, can no longer find their way back to life: at the Rimon Therapy Farms.
Read this heartbreaking report and please help bring hope and life back to those with deep inner wounds. Every contribution counts – every contribution is crucial!
Click here to read the report ...
More details about the Rimon-Therapy-Farms can be found here: www.arc-to-israel.org/rimon
Messages of Gratitude
(IDFWO Update)
Broken hearts. Unimaginable loss. Two women whose husbands gave their lives to protect others. Grief, fear – and the search for hope. Through your compassion and support, they found strength.
Read their letters and experience how even in the darkest hour, light emerges.
UPDATE: Oases of Life - Therapy Centers
Sowing hope, harvesting resilience
A Life Change – My Name is Chaya 🌟
From May 6th on, the Hebrew name Chaya (meaning “life”) is my official first name. It stands for a new life that began for me after a near-death experience in November 2022, through which I came to know God with an intensity I had never experienced before. It was also a time when my bond with Israel grew ever deeper. I felt that I was no longer the same person I used to be. One year after this life-changing turning point, a new direction in my life had become clearly perceptible. In 2023, I began writing and publishing articles about Israel, our website “ARC to Israel” went live, and I gave my first lecture on Israel – while, after the Hamas massacre on October 7th, waves of antisemitism and hatred kept rising ever higher around the world. The Bible shows us several examples of people receiving a new name after significant changes in their lives. Even though I certainly do not compare myself to these personalities, I still find the thought inspiring. And I wanted to accomplish two things: firstly, to express my gratitude to God for this turning point in my life, and secondly, to make my belonging to Israel visible – for eternity, and especially in these times! It is a great privilege for me to now finally be allowed to carry this name officially – and at the same time, it is a commitment to shape my life in a way that honors this name.
Our Banc Account:
Lasting - Down to Earth - Full of Love
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We stand by widows and orphans, families of hostages, terror victims and evacuees
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We support therapeutic treatment for traumatized people, terror victims and former hostages
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We cooperate with specialized organizations in Israel that care for widows and orphans, as well as for the therapy and treatment of those who are traumatized.
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We bring practical help to Israel: direct, first-hand and effective
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We organize Israel events in German-speaking countries and abroad
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We tell authentic life stories of the Israelis
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We organize meetings with extraordinary people from Israel to build bridges
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We stand in solidarity with Jews around the world, and in particular with the Jewish community in Esslingen, the city where we live
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We publish articles and books that help contextualize both current events and timeless topics regarding Israel
Anyone, who wants to be a blessing to God's people in need, is most welcome to make a very valuable contribution with their donation.
"Blessed be everyone that blesses Israel ..." Numbers 24,9
Heartfelt thanks in advance!
Of course, every donor receives a donation receipt from us at the end of the year without request.