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‘Shark Tank’ Investor Daniel Lubetzky Shares Clip of Father Retelling Experience at Dachau Concentration Camp
Daniel Lubetzky, CEO of KIND LLC, accepts the Civility and Compassion Award during The Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards Nov. 04, 2023. Photo: USA TODAY NETWORK via Reuters Connect
Daniel Lubetzky, the founder of KIND Snacks and an investor on the ABC series “Shark Tank,” posted on social media an archival video clip of his father discussing his experience as a prisoner in the Dachau concentration camp in honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Monday.
The entrepreneur’s late father, Roman Lubetzky, along with Daniel’s uncle and grandmother survived the Dachau concentration camp in Germany when it was liberated by soldiers in the US Army. Monday marked the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp by Soviet troops on Jan. 27, 1945.
Daniel posted on Instagram a snippet of a two-hour interview in which his father recounted his experiences in Dachau. The Jewish Mexican-American entrepreneur said the clip should “remind us of our duty to prevent something like this from ever happening again.”
“Let’s commit to learning lessons from the past so that the worst parts of history don’t repeat themselves — and so that we may all build a better future together,” Daniel added in the post.
In the video that Daniel shared, which is also available for viewing on YouTube, Roman first talked about how Nazis tried to dehumanize Jews in the streets of Europe during the Holocaust. For example, he said Jews could not walk on the sidewalks and were forced to bow in front of German Nazi soldiers and later go down on their knees in front of German troops.
In 1944, Rom`n and his family were sent in cattle cars to the Dachau concentration camp. In the video clip, Roman detailed inhuman conditions that Jews experienced in the cattle cars and later in the Nazi camp. “People were dying and starving like flies,” he said in part. “They had very effective ways of killing you by the way they fed you, hit you, and the way they treated you. People were dying in very large amounts. Surrounding that was constant harassment and constant, constant moments of fear.”
When it was first announced in September 2024 that Daniel would join the “Shark Tank” team as an investor, he said he hoped his Jewish Mexican mother Sonia was “proud” of him and that his father “is looking from above and seeing not just what I’ve achieved but how I’ve achieved it — by trying my very best to always follow the values he taught me.”
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White House: Witkoff’s ‘Direct Communication’ With Iran a Step Forward to Mutually Beneficial Outcome
US President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy-designate Steve Witkoff gives a speech at the inaugural parade inside Capital One Arena on the inauguration day of Trump’s second presidential term, in Washington, DC, Jan. 20, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Carlos Barria
i24 News – Saturday’s meeting between US special presidential envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqhchi to hash out the impasse on the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program yielded “very positive and constructive” discussions, the White House said on Saturday.
“Special Envoy Witkoff underscored to Dr. Araqhchi that he had instructions from President Trump to resolve our two nations’ differences through dialogue and diplomacy, if that is possible,” the White House said in a statement.
“These issues are very complicated, and Special Envoy Witkoff’s direct communication today was a step forward in achieving a mutually beneficial outcome.”
The two sides will meet again next Saturday, it confirmed.
Speaking to Iranian state media, Araghchi described the meeting as constructive.
“Neither we nor the other side are interested in fruitless negotiations – so-called ‘talks for the sake of talks,’ wasting time, or drawn-out, exhausting negotiations,” he said. “Both sides, including the Americans, have said that their goal is also to reach an agreement in the shortest possible time. However, that will certainly not be an easy task.”
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100,000 Flock to Israeli National Parks for Passover Festivities
Caesarea National Park’s newly restored Roman fountain, which was originally built in the corner of the platform of King Herod’s former temple in the 1st century AD. Photo: Israel Antiquities Authority.
i24 News – As the Passover holiday began, Israelis turned to nature to celebrate, with nearly 100,000 visitors flocking to the country’s national parks and nature reserves over the weekend.
From north to south, families and travelers embraced the spring weather and Israel’s rich natural and historical sites.
In the north, Banias, Arbel, Ein Afek, and Caesarea National Park drew large crowds, while central Israel’s Tel Afek and Beit Guvrin, and southern sites such as Ein Gedi, Matzok HaTzinim, and the iconic Masada, were popular destinations.
Camping was also a major draw, with 1,100 people spending the night before the holiday at Nature and Parks Authority campsites. Horshat Tal, Mamshit, and Be’erot were the most visited overnight spots.
To enrich the intermediate days of Passover (Chol HaMoed), the Israel Nature and Parks Authority has teamed up with Mifal HaPais to launch the “Breathe Culture” festival.
The event will bring vibrant performances—ranging from street art and music to circus acts and opera—across national parks including Yehiam Fortress, Tsipori, Kokhav HaYarden, Tel Megiddo, Migdal Tzedek, and Mamshit.
Additional themed experiences include a butterfly festival at Ein Afek, the “Masada Challenge” at the ancient fortress, and a nighttime adventure in Beit She’an National Park.
The high turnout reflects a growing desire among Israelis to reconnect with their natural and cultural heritage—particularly during Passover, a time of renewal and reflection. Visitors are encouraged to pre-register for events and activities via the Nature and Parks Authority website to secure their spots.
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President Trump’s Passover Greetings: a Message of Solidarity with the Jewish Community
US President Donald speaking in the Roosevelt Room at the White House in Washington, DC on March 3, 2025. Photo: Leah Millis via Reuters Connect
i24 News – President Donald Trump extended heartfelt Passover greetings this week to Jewish communities in the United States, Israel, and around the world, delivering a message that emphasized faith, freedom, and solidarity.
In a speech from the White House, the former president reflected on the significance of Passover, a cornerstone of Jewish tradition commemorating the Israelites’ liberation from slavery in Egypt and their long journey to the Promised Land under the leadership of Moses.
“To all Jewish families gathering with friends and loved ones this week, Happy Passover,” Trump said. He highlighted how the story of Passover reflects “the enduring power” of the Jewish faith and “the importance of placing our pride in God, no matter the circumstance.”
The president’s remarks were not only a nod to the spiritual depth of the holiday but also a reaffirmation of his administration’s close ties to the State of Israel. He concluded his message with a blessing for the Jewish community, for Israel, and for the United States.
Trump’s Passover address continues the longstanding tradition of American presidents acknowledging and honoring major religious observances, underscoring the value of religious freedom and the diversity that defines the American spirit.
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