Interview on CBN
MISSION STATEMENT:
“To combat prejudice and hatred by educating about the Holocaust, antisemitism and related topics. This is done by lecturers, interviews, books, media and blogs”
Everyone, Shalom,
As an expert on the Holocaust and antisemitism, I never expected that I would see the hatred that has exploded in the western world since October 7th, 2023. This has been a time unlike any other.
If I had ever thought that there was no meaning to continually teaching about these things, this perception has changed drastically now. It is extremely important that we -currently- understand what antisemitism is by its nature. This is not a fleeting phenomenon but an age-old ideology that has always been able to change and adapt itself to changing societies and circumstances around.
Many people argue that there is no antisemitism in constantly criticizing the State of Israel. Therefore, it must be stated very clearly that antisemitism is a changing force. For years there have been movements of boycott and false accusations against the State of Israel. But it is at this time that it has become extremely open.
There is also structural antisemitism in various international organizations. It is evident when we see that the only democracy in the Middle East is being judged by the same standards as are terrorist organizations.
My mission is to teach about the Holocaust; to educate about the consequences of hatred and to make people understand what antisemitism is and how does it look like at our time.
You can read my many blogs on for instance the Holocaust Remembrance Association website. There is a regular blog on the weekly Torah Portion and others more focused on the Holocaust, antisemitism and current issues.
You can invite me to speak at your church either via Internet or at live events. I speak at Jewish Christian events, at synagogues and campuses. Feel free to send me an e-mail via this website and ask your questions and send your comments. Let us stand extraordinarily strong at this time because together we can still fight against this hatred.
May God bless everyone who reads these words,
Susanna
About Susanna
BOOK I RECOMMEND!
Ministry
The times of Israel – Blog
Articles and Presentations
ARTICLES AND PRESENTATION OF SUSANNA Articles and Presentations70 years ago – Reflecting on 1945 from the vantage point of 2015 Eisenhower reported, "I visited every nook and cranny." It was his duty, he felt, "to be in a position from then on to testify about these...
Media
ARTICLES, VIDEOS AND PHOTOS FROM MEDIA Media Official photo (click to download hi-res photo) BIO Dr. Susanna Kokkonen travels around the world speaking to Christian, Jewish and civic audiences about the Holocaust, Genocide, anti-Semitism and Israel today. She has...
Topics for presentations and lectures
Examples of Topics for Presentations Anti-Semitism Anti-Semitism is not a modern idea even though the word itself was invented in the 1800's when it became less desirable to call one-self a Jew-hater. The roots of anti-Semitism are deep and wide from antiquity to our...
Seminar Series on anti-Semitism with ICEJ Canada
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Videos
Photos from around the world
ENDORSEMENTS
As we journey through life we have the privilege and joy, once in a while, of meeting some remarkable people who, because of their humility and love for the God of the Bible, are quite unique and who by their gifts and calling are a huge blessing to the Body of Christ. Susanna Kokkonen is such a person. She is a highly qualified scholar, an accomplished linguist and a dedicated professional operative.
Her work at Yad Vashem in Jerusalem over the past ten years has been recognized and highly esteemed by people all over the world. Most of all, however, it is her Christian character that gives her credibility, power and influence everywhere she goes. Knowing her is a joy and a source of enrichment for one's own life.
May I express my gratitude for the work that you have accomplish in reaching out to great variety of people and organizations in an effort to reach out a cooperation across religious and racial barriers.
The fruits of your work accomplished marvelous results of reaching cooperation and understanding of great variety of people, who before had no understanding of each other.
Thank you for giving me the opportunity of working with you. It enriched my life.
Following years in concentration camp it is my privilege to join forces with people who do such positive work toward uniting the world.
I have sat at several presentations by Dr. Susanna including while hosting her at the annual Nairobi-Jerusalem Summit and have always been captivated by the in-depth and insightful nature of her presentations.
She is a powerful speaker with exquisite sensitivity who effectively articulates valuable information in emotionally compelling ways. I fully endorse Dr. Susanna Kokkonen for your events and activities.
I know many speakers over the years who educate, inspire & motivate but Dr. Susanna Kokkonen takes the audience experience to a whole new level with an encompassing depth of content and insight.
I have had the pleasure of working with Dr. Susanna Kokonnen in different Civil and Christian settings. Her speeches on the Holocaust, Genocide, anti-semitism, and Israel today have influenced leaders in many parts of the world.
Her passion for the subject matter is
infectious. In less than one hour, attendees gain a fresh perspective on the major issues.
In sum, it is my pleasure to give Dr. Susanna Kokkonen my highest recommendation as a
keynote speaker. She will deliver valuable information and analysis in an inspiring
and motivating manner.
Shalom Koronge Mulinge
Pastor, Speaker
Susanna shares her wisdom and passion with great intensity. I have personally benefited immensely from Susanna's lectures, and have observed how audiences are engaged and inspired by her words.