The Last Korczak Boy

The Last Korczak Boy

  •   The film portrays the great Jewish educator, Dr. Janusz Korchak through the eyes of Yizhak Belfer who was the last child of Korchak's orphanage who is still alive (he is 89 years old now)
  • 1/18/2013
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    ​25 minute film about Janusz Korchak that was just released recently. The name of the film is "The Last Korczak Boy" and it portrays the great Jewish educator, Dr. Janusz Korchak through the eyes of Yizhak Belfer who was the last child of Korchak's orphanage who is still alive (he is 89 years old now). Belfer came to Israel with a "Ma'apilim" ship, settled in Tel Aviv and became a painter. He reflects what he have learned from his great teacher with everything he does. The film emphasizes values of mutual respect and tolerance and the special connection of Korchak's to Israel.

     To watch the film on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ML6cUUZmQQ0&feature=youtu.be