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“We will not be led like sheep to the slaughter.”

Quote by Abba Kovner

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Abba Kovner was a prominent Lithuanian poet, recognized for his significant contributions to Jewish poetry during the 20th century. His poetry, deeply rooted in the Jewish experience, especially during the Holocaust, has left a lasting impact on Israeli and Jewish literature. more

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