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One of the most remarkable heroes in the annals of history was born 109 years ago, on August 4
th, 1912. His name was
Raoul Wallenberg. At the age of 32, he set in motion an awe-inspiring rescue operation. In only 184 days, he managed to save the lives of thousands of Hungarian Jews who, otherwise, would have turned into ashes in Auschwitz.
I was born in Argentina into a traditional Jewish family in one of Baron Hirsch’s colonies. I was lucky to grow in a peaceful country, far away from the horrors of the Shoah which nonetheless has marked my life forever. My robust Jewish education has taught me the value of
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Raoul Wallenberg briefing his collaborators – Photo Karl Gabor
It is quite understandable that so many words have been written about Raoul Wallenberg, one of the most heroic figures of the 20
th century.
At the early age of 32, this scion of one of the most influential families in Sweden, plunged himself into a fateful mission that would save the lives of tens of thousands of Hungarian Jews.