Yehuda Aharon Widewski, oldest Holocaust survivor in Israel, dies aged 107

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Who was Yehuda Aharon Widewski?

Yehuda Aharon Widewski was considered Israel's oldest Holocaust survivor. Born in Poland in 1919, he survived Auschwitz and Nazi forced labour camps. After immigrating to Israel, he dedicated decades to restoring Jewish cemeteries in Poland and identifying over 3,000 graves. He died at the age of 107.

When did Yehuda Aharon Widewski die?

Yehuda Aharon Widewski died on Rosh Hashanah, the first night of the Jewish New Year. He passed away at the age of 107.

What was Yehuda Aharon Widewski's role in Holocaust remembrance?

Yehuda Aharon Widewski played a significant role in Holocaust remembrance by dedicating decades to restoring Jewish cemeteries in Poland and identifying over 3,000 graves. In 2012, he was honoured by being chosen to light a torch at the national Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony.