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Israel's Last Living Righteous Among the Nations, Jaroslawa Lewicka, Dies at 91
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Jaroslawa Lewicka, Israel's last living Righteous Among the Nations, has died in Haifa at age 91. She was recognized in 1989 for saving Jews during the Holocaust as a child in Poland. Lewicka immigrated to Israel in 1995 and became a citizen, settling in Haifa. Her life was celebrated by students and honored by the city's mayor for her courage and humanity.
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- Jaroslawa Lewicka, Israel's last living Righteous Among the Nations, died in Haifa at 91.
- She was recognized in 1989 for saving Jews during the Holocaust as a child.
- Lewicka immigrated to Israel in 1995 and became an Israeli citizen.
- Her life was documented in the book "Only Red Candies."
- Haifa Mayor Yona Yahav eulogized her as a symbol of courage and humanity.
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