Stand for Israel | September 4, 2023
Born to a Christian family in the Netherlands, Nicolette Bruining followed in her father’s footsteps, studying theology at the University of Amsterdam, where he was a professor. Upon graduation, she began teaching religion and Hebrew at high schools in The Hague.
A Radio Ministry
Nicolette also began preaching in various towns across the country. In the 1920s, she realized that the then-new medium of radio could be used to spread her Christian beliefs. She used radio to broadcast her ministry, until the Nazis shut down her broadcasting corporation when they overran the Netherlands.
At the same time, Nicolette witnessed the Nazis’ evil while teaching high school Hebrew in the Hague. In 1941, all Jewish students were expelled. In protest, Nicolette quit her job. Meanwhile, she continued teaching the students…
