‘A hero who defied the odds’

2016. február 22 22:30

‘A hero who defied the odds’ – Samuel Willenberg, last survivor of Treblinka who took part in uprising against Nazis, passes away

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World Jewish Congress mourns passing of Samuel Willenberg, last survivor of Treblinka

„Samuel Willenberg was a hero who defied the odds and dedicated his life’s work to honoring the Jewish people,” said WJC CEO Robert Singer.
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