Yehuda Aharon Widawski, Holocaust survivor, dies at 107
Widawski, a younger brother and an uncle were the only members of the family to survive the Nazi extermination of Jews.
Jonathan S. Greenwald is Founder and Executive Director of The Greenwald Family Impact Foundation (TGFIF) a nonprofit focused on strengthening Jewish communities, supporting Israel and confronting antisemitism through high-impact philanthropic and educational initiatives. He is also a member of the National Board of Religious Zionists of America–Mizrachi (RZA).
This article remembers the extraordinary life of Holocaust survivor Yehuda Aharon Widawski z”l, whose survival, resilience and enduring Jewish faith stand as a powerful testament to the strength and continuity of the Jewish people. His story reminds us of our responsibility to educate the next generation, ensuring that our youth understand not only the lessons of the Holocaust, but the importance of Jewish identity, resilience and continuity.
Originally published by Jewish News Syndicate (JNS).
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