OUR ISRAEL HIGHLIGHTS
OUR ISRAEL HIGHLIGHTS
The new book by Brigitte Chaya Nussbächer
A VOICE FOR ISRAEL
When Brigitte Chaya Nussbächer travels to Israel for the first time, she has no idea how life-changing this visit will be. Together with her husband Harald, she later founded the organization “Arc to Israel,” initially to report on Israel and bring tour groups to the country. Later, the focus shifted to supporting Israeli families in need. When the horrific news arrived on October 7, 2023, she followed the events in shock through Israeli media. But it didn’t end there—she traveled to the country once again to uncover the truth behind the headlines.
In her book, she tells her moving story and takes the reader on a deeply personal journey. With her vivid eyewitness accounts and powerful portrayals of harrowing individual fates, she paints an authentic picture of Israel’s current situation in the years before and after October 7, 2023. She skillfully places these events within their political and historical context
She explains complex relationships in an easy-to-understand way and also sheds light on them from a biblical perspective. A book that provides answers to many pressing current questions and makes these years tangible and deeply felt.
“In today’s socio-political situation, this book is an absolute must—a compelling call to look closely and to understand, a work that encourages readers to engage with the challenges of our time and discover new perspectives.”
Book segments
1. How We Learned to Love Israel
2. The Hamas Massacre
3. Wounded Israel
4. Milestones of the Past
5. Facets of Restoration
6. The Hidden Blessing
Product Information
Publisher: Hänssler
Release Date: December 29, 2025
Language: German
Hardcover Pages: 270 pages
ISBN-13: 978-3775176866
“In her book, Brigitte Chaya Nussbächer makes political complexities understandable without losing sight of the human dimension.”
BRIGITTE CHAYA NUSSBÄCHER
The philologist with an MBA grew up in a multicultural environment. From a young age, she showed a strong interest in people, took on responsibility, and was active in international committees. In her youth, Chaya won literary awards. In recent years, she has revived this talent, reporting on Israel through her website, articles, and events. She aims to make current events understandable in their historical context and through individual stories, serving as a voice for Israel.
THE AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL DIMENSION
Her deep connection to Israel is also rooted in her unique family history: her grandmother hid Jewish friends in a secret basement during the Holocaust, saving their lives.
Her father was the renowned Transylvanian historian Gernot Nussbächer, who owned a library of tens of thousands of volumes and wrote books on the history of Transylvania. From him, she inherited an interest in historical backgrounds and an understanding of historical contexts. He left her an intangible legacy and a special blessing that has become increasingly evident over time.
This dual legacy shapes her motivation to understand, document, and share the history of Israel. Her special connection to Israel is also reflected in her official change of first name to “Chaya”—Hebrew for “life.”
MORE THAN JUST WORDS
“This book is imbued with the author’s passionate love for the country and, above all, for the people of Israel—their fates are portrayed so vividly and honestly that one sometimes feels as if present on the ground. It is so moving, so immediate, so truthful, so unvarnished—and so bitter and tragic. It touches the heart.
Again and again, Nussbächer describes how the people of Israel asked her one thing: ‘Tell our story! Tell the truth!’ And that is exactly what Nussbächer does!”
“In rare openness and honesty, the author depicts moments of inner upheaval as well as of new beginnings and courageous reorientation.”
Brigitte Chaya Nussbächer and her husband regularly travel to Israel and founded the organization ARC to Israel to build connections with Israelis. They invest in a project for Israeli orphans and trauma survivors, cooperating with various organizations on the ground to support families affected by October 7, 2023. More information is available on their website: www.arc-to-israel.org
Relief Projects for Israel
ANALYSES & REVIEWS
Expert Recommendations
“A fascinating book that brings Israel’s recent history to life through moving personal stories—shocking, hopeful, and as gripping as a thriller. Through the compelling eyewitness accounts combined with historical context, it creates an authentic, multifaceted picture that both awakens and moves the reader.”
Arye Sharuz Shalicar,
German-Persian-Israeli political scientist, publicist, and spokesperson of the IDF in reserv
“I could hardly put this book down. The author brought the events before and after October 7, 2023, very close to me. Especially today, I find it so important that a book like this is written, reminding us of how everything is connected and providing genuine insight.”
Corinne Goldberg,
Tour guide from Israel
“This book reads more thrilling than a novel. A wonderful intertwining of three realms: Nussbächer’s personal story, Israel’s historical facts, and finally the Hamas massacre on October 7, 2023. Outstanding writing meets a current topic presented in historical context, with unflinching accuracy and eye-opening insights.”
M. Steiert,
Tour guide for Israel
Harald Eckert, Chairman of the Christian Forum for Israel, on “Israel’s Ordeal”
The first component lies in the power of the personal accounts of those affected and eyewitnesses. These stories strike deeply, shake the reader, and open a door to personal empathy with the dimension of horror and cruelty that seemingly descended on the Jewish people out of the blue on October 7, 2023—but they also portray the reality of the admirable ways in which people cope with it. The second component of this mix is the historical contextualization of this massacre within the history of modern Zionism and the modern State of Israel. As the daughter of a historian, Nussbächer carries forward her father’s legacy with this book. The third component is her sensitivity to the spiritual dimension behind the fates and historical contexts. She provides readers with access to the love and blessing of God underlying all suffering. As someone who has read many books about Israel and written a few herself, it is this mix that gives this work its fascination and radiance. I therefore hope that this book finds many readers interested in not only sharing in the fate of those affected, but also understanding these fates within historical and contemporary context, while simultaneously gaining a sense of the God of Israel, whose often mysterious blessing rests over all destinies and the history of Israel. “Wow, what an important book with highly interesting background information and moving stories, vividly showing the current situation. I had already gained insights from other books, but this combination of historical and contemporary information with authentic firsthand accounts is particularly successful, as it allows one not only to learn the facts but also to put a face to them.” Christiane Kathmann, Editorial, Kathmann Berlin
On October 7, 2023, thousands of Hamas fighters and civilians from the Gaza Strip attacked southern Israel, accompanied by rocket attacks across the entire country. Approximately 1,200 people, mostly Israeli civilians, were murdered, in some cases in sadistic ways. Over 3,000 were raped, mutilated, or injured, and about 250 were abducted to the Gaza Strip. It was the most horrific act of terror against the Israeli people on a single day since the Holocaust.
With this book, Brigitte Chaya Nussbächer embarks on a journey of investigation: she and her husband Harald trace the national trauma inflicted on that day and ever since upon the Jewish people. At the same time, through numerous encounters and interviews, they were moved by the astonishing resilience of this deeply suffering nation. Nussbächer became an authentic bridge of comfort, support, and assistance. This book tells of all of that—and does so in a compelling manner.
This extraordinary intensity arises from a combination of three components.
A DEEP ANALYSIS BY DAVID BRUNNER
Israel expert and Pastor
Three remarkable perspectives on Israel!
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Book Launch
“This book was written with deep knowledge, but also with a great heart for the people of Israel.
It is a search for traces, illuminating the history of Israel from its beginnings to the present day.”
“When I received the book, I had to read it all at once because it is so gripping, even though I already knew a great deal about Israel.”
The Incredible Origin Story of the Book “Israel’s Trial by Fire”
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.
„Man muss die Dinge tun, damit sie passieren“ und „Du bist so groß, wie die Träume, die du wagst zu leben“. Vor mir liegt ein zur Realität gewordener Traum. Das Buch darf zwar nicht im laufenden Weihnachtsgeschäft verkauft werden, weil es erst für 2026 angekündigt wurde, aber jetzt wissen wir endlich, dass wir es beim Israel-Event vorstellen werden – und wir können jetzt privat beginnen, darauf hinzuweisen und zu Chanukka unseren jüdischen Freunden schenken!
Da der Veröffentlichungstermin bis zum Schluss unsicher war, steht in der Verlagsvorschau Ende Februar als Erscheinungsdatum und auch die Marketingmaßnahmen des Verlages sind erst für später angesetzt.
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.
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.
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.
„Warum verbinden wir die Buchpremiere mit dem Holocaustgedenktag? Ist das nicht ein Sakrileg?
Aus unserer Sicht schließt sich hier der Kreis. Denn dies Buch ist jenem Ereignis gewidmet, das fast wie ein Tag Holocaust, auf jeden Fall aber der tödlichste Angriff auf Juden seit dem Holocaust war und die alten Wunden wieder weit aufgerissen hat.
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.
Darum bieten wir Israels Zerreißprobe hier an diesem exklusiven Büchertisch im Saal zum Verkauf an.
Das Besondere: diese Exemplare sind Autorenexemplare, die ich erworben habe und der Erlös, für diese Bücher, – und nur für diese! geht als Spende direkt zu den Betroffenen.
Es ist somit ein Gabentisch für Israel, wo unser aller Beiträge zusammenkommen, um Gottes Volk zu segnen.
Und ich persönlich meine, dass genau das die Forderung der Stunde ist am Holocaust Gedenktag.“
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