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Israel's Last Living Righteous Among the Nations, Jaroslawa Lewicka, Dies at 91
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.
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- 01Jaroslawa Lewicka, Israel's last living Righteous Among the Nations, died in Haifa at 91.
- 02She was recognized in 1989 for saving Jews during the Holocaust as a child.
- 03Lewicka immigrated to Israel in 1995 and became an Israeli citizen.
- 04Her life was documented in the book "Only Red Candies."
- 05Haifa Mayor Yona Yahav eulogized her as a symbol of courage and humanity.
Her life was celebrated by students and honored by the city's mayor for her courage and humanity.
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