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12th October 2021
09:39am BST

Eddie Jaku published his book at the age of 100. The cover shows his forearm inked with the number he was given during his time at concentration camps (credit: Amazon)[/caption]
The New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies said that the world was "a little less bright without him in it."
In a statement the board wrote: "Eddie Jaku was a beacon of light and hope for not only our community, but the world.
"He will always be remembered for the joy that followed him, and his constant resilience in the face of adversity.
"The world is a little less bright without him in it, and we will always treasure the memories and stories we were privileged to have heard.
"We wish the entire Jaku family a long life, may his memory be a blessing."
https://www.facebook.com/NSWJBD/photos/a.305240909608685/2384269911705764 He volunteered for decades at the Sydney Jewish Museum, spreading his message of peace and forgiveness even further in a moving and hugely popular TED Talk. In a tweet the museum wrote: "The passing of Holocaust survivor Eddie Jaku OAM has left a huge void in the hearts of the Sydney Jewish Museum 'family'. Eddie’s impact, as the ‘happiest man on earth’ will be felt for generations to come." https://twitter.com/SydJewishMuseum/status/1447739457302523907?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1447739457302523907%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theguardian.com%2Fworld%2F2021%2Foct%2F12%2Fbeacon-of-hope-holocaust-survivor-and-peace-campaigner-eddie-jaku-dies-at-101 Related links: