The new film “Irena’s Vow” tells the amazing true story of Irena Gut Opdyke (Sophie Nélisse), a Polish Catholic nurse who risked her own life to hide Jews being persecuted by the Nazis during World War II.

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The new film “Irena’s Vow” tells the amazing true story of Irena Gut Opdyke (Sophie Nélisse), a Polish Catholic nurse who risked her own life to hide Jews being persecuted by the Nazis during World War II.

You have probably never heard of Stanisława Leszczyńska. Few people have. Yet she was a model of heroism and humanity who should be acclaimed around the globe.

When any category of human beings, born or unborn, is “disvalued,” their lives will eventually be in imminent peril.

When any category of human beings, born or unborn, is “disvalued,” their lives will eventually be in imminent peril By Dave Andrusko Editor’s note. This first ran in 2017, but I think you’ll agree its lessons about what happens when people are dehumanized is always...
By Dave Andrusko Editor’s note. I drive by the Holocaust Museum every day on my way to work. The latest exhibition, which I learned today began on April 23, is titled “Americans and the Holocaust.” I have not been to the museum in years but attempting to answer what...
By Dave Andrusko Editor’s note. This piece, written a while back, discusses an exhibit that was exceptionally helpful to understanding the origins of the Nazi Holocaust. Not only did doctors and scientists lay the foundation for the Holocaust, the exhibit helps...