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2014

During a visit to Israel, a group of Norwegian pastors and Christian leaders, led by Pastor Terje Iverod (right) and accompanied by Mr. Dag Juliussen from ICEJ Norway, toured Yad Vashem
During a visit to Israel, a group of Norwegian pastors and Christian leaders, led by Pastor Terje Iverod (right) and accompanied by Mr. Dag Juliussen from ICEJ Norway, toured Yad Vashem

International Relations Division Managing Director Shaya Ben-Yehuda personally greeted Pastor Iverod.

Yad Vashem was the main focus of this prestigious international Envision 2014 Conference for global Christian leaders held by the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ) during International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Yad Vashem was the main focus of this prestigious international Envision 2014 Conference for global Christian leaders held by the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ) during International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Directors of various Christian ministries and church leaders participated in a comprehensive program, which included a guided tour of the Holocaust History Museum and a memorial ceremony in the Hall of Remembrance during which Rev. Paul and Mrs. O'Higgins laid the wreath on behalf of the group.

ICEJ Germany, a long-term supporter of Yad Vashem, brought its donors and friends to see the projects they support in Israel.
ICEJ Germany, a long-term supporter of Yad Vashem, brought its donors and friends to see the projects they support in Israel.

The visit naturally included a tour of the Holocaust History Museum as well as a meeting with International Relations Division Deputy Director Sara Granitza. Historian Dr. Gideon Greif (left) guided the group, which was led by Stephan Lehnert (right).

Tim and Martha King, long-term friends of Yad Vashem at the State opening ceremony with Dr. Susanna Kokkonen
Tim and Martha King, long-term friends of Yad Vashem at the State opening ceremony with Dr. Susanna Kokkonen

Anne Heelis and Rosie Ross laying a wreath on behalf of British Christians who love Israel
Anne Heelis and Rosie Ross laying a wreath on behalf of British Christians who love Israel

Dr. Juergen Buehler and Rev. Juha Ketola laying a wreath on behalf of the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem on Holocaust Remembrance Day at Yad Vashem
Dr. Juergen Buehler and Rev. Juha Ketola laying a wreath on behalf of the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem on Holocaust Remembrance Day at Yad Vashem

From left to right: Mr. Larry Wheeler, Author Joel Rosenberg, Ross Milby, Johnie Moore of the Liberty University, Pastor Mark Jenkins and Mrs. Terrie Jenkins and Dr. Ed Hindsen with their hostess Dr. Susanna Kokkonen
From left to right: Mr. Larry Wheeler, Author Joel Rosenberg, Ross Milby, Johnie Moore of the Liberty University, Pastor Mark Jenkins and Mrs. Terrie Jenkins and Dr. Ed Hindsen with their hostess Dr. Susanna Kokkonen

The Finnish Minister of Interior Ms. Päivi Räsänen laying a wreath on behalf of the State of Finland. Her visit to Israel was coordinated to coincide with the Yom HaShoah ceremonies at Yad Vashem.
The Finnish Minister of Interior Ms. Päivi Räsänen laying a wreath on behalf of the State of Finland. Her visit to Israel was coordinated to coincide with the Yom HaShoah ceremonies at Yad Vashem.

The Museum of the Bible, a major museum to be opened in Washington D.C. in 2017, is one of the supporters of the annual Christian Leadership Seminar at Yad Vashem
The Museum of the Bible, a major museum to be opened in Washington D.C. in 2017, is one of the supporters of the annual Christian Leadership Seminar at Yad Vashem

The Green Family, the visionaries behind the museum, visited Israel in April for a family tour and a ceremony at Yad Vashem, including a stop at Janusz Korczak Square. Steve and Jackie Green (fifth and sixth from left) and David and Barbara Green (eighth and ninth fron left) participated in the tour, accompanied by Director of the Christian Friends of Yad Vashem Dr. Susanna Kokkonen (seventh from left) and Shavit Aharoni-Simons (third from left) of the Christian Desk.

An exclusive delegation of USA Christian leaders came to Israel on a solidarity mission, part of which included a visit to Yad Vashem
An exclusive delegation of USA Christian leaders came to Israel on a solidarity mission, part of which included a visit to Yad Vashem

The delegation was led by Senator Rick Santorum (fourth from left), a former candidate for the Republican Party's presidential ticket. The President of The Family Leader Bob Vander Plaats (sixth from right), was with the delegation as well as other influential pastors and Christian media leaders.

John Hagee Ministries, led by Pastor John Hagee (front) and his son Pastor Matthew Hagee (back), recently hosted the annual Night to Honor Israel, which took place at Cornerstone Church in San Antonio, Texas
John Hagee Ministries, led by Pastor John Hagee (front) and his son Pastor Matthew Hagee (back), recently hosted the annual Night to Honor Israel, which took place at Cornerstone Church in San Antonio, Texas

For more than 30 years, the Night to Honor Israel event has served as an expression of Christian solidarity with the state of Israel and the Jewish people. Managing Director of the International Relations Division of Yad Vashem Shaya Ben Yehuda received a donation in support of Yad Vashem's ongoing work.

National Director for ICEJ Canada Donna Holbrook (left) with Richard Holbrook supported Yad Vashem's Recovery of Holocaust Victims' Names Project with a personal donation
National Director for ICEJ Canada Donna Holbrook (left) with Richard Holbrook supported Yad Vashem's Recovery of Holocaust Victims' Names Project with a personal donation

Ms. Holbrook came to unveil their plaque at Yad Vashem with Director of the Names Recovery Project Cynthia Wroclawski (right).

ICEJ Norway is a long-term supporter of Yad Vashem's activities. During their visit to Yad Vashem, group members took time to pray by the tree of the Righteous Among the Nations Corrie Ten Boom
ICEJ Norway is a long-term supporter of Yad Vashem's activities. During their visit to Yad Vashem, group members took time to pray by the tree of the Righteous Among the Nations Corrie Ten Boom

From left to right: the incoming ICEJ Norway National Director Dag Juliussen, Director of Christian Friends of Yad Vashem Dr. Susanna Kokkonen, and the outgoing Director Leif Wellerop.

Pastors Jim and Lori Bakker of the "Jim Bakker Show" visited Yad Vashem with a delegation of 300 members
Pastors Jim and Lori Bakker of the "Jim Bakker Show" visited Yad Vashem with a delegation of 300 members

Pastor Jim's family roots come from Holland, where some of the family was engaged in rescuing Jews during the Holocaust. The Bakkers had a guided tour of the Holocaust History Museum in addition to seeing the trees planted in honor of his family's Righteous Among the Nations. The Bakkers were guided by Dr. Susanna Kokkonen.