Remember Never To Forget: The Life Story of Israel Lior

When Israel arrived inAuschwitz he hadthe number 87584tattooed on his arm like animal. Thosedays in the camp seemed like the end ofthe world, with the madness of death andhatred everywhere. It was easy to crossthe line between good and bad, to forgetmercy, friendship and forgiveness in orderto survive, to steal the last morsel of breadfrom a dying man. But Israel did none ofthat; he kept his human dignity, optimismand hope. He never forgot that in him wasa man of value and honour.When they were freed and the spirit ofrevenge came over others, made themdrunk with hatred and wanted blood, Israelkept his spirit and soul. He went to Israel tofollow his Zionist dream and start a family.He did not become a bitter man, but lookedat the world with optimism, always movingwith hope. He carried the pain of his storyin his heart in silence until the day came totell his story. This is the story of a man whoremained a man in spite of everything. Thisis Israels legacy.