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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