Jaroslawa Lewicka, Israel’s last living Righteous Among the Nations, dies at 91

Jaroslawa Lewicka, the last Righteous Among the Nations living in Israel, died in Haifa on Tuesday night at age 91. Born in Poland in 1935, she began helping save Jews during the Holocaust at age six. Recognized as Righteous Among the Nations in 1989, she immigrated to Israel in 1995.

Jaroslawa Lewicka, the last Righteous Among the Nations living in Israel, passed away in Haifa on Tuesday night at the age of 91, two months before her 92nd birthday. Born in Poland in 1935, she began helping her mother and grandfather save Jews during the Holocaust at the age of six, delivering food and medicine without arousing guards' suspicions. In 1943, her family sheltered two Jewish individuals in their home and provided food to a group hiding in a basement. In 1989, Lewicka, Katarzyna, and Alexander were recognized as Righteous Among the Nations. She immigrated to Israel in 1995 and settled in Haifa. Her life story was documented in Maya Klinger-Cohen's book 'Only Red Candies'. Haifa Mayor Yona Yahav eulogized her as a symbol of courage, humanity, and kindness, noting that she risked her life to save Jews during the Holocaust. The article also describes a birthday celebration held for her in January 2026 by students from the Basmat School, where she expressed hope for peace in the world.