
The Star of Jacob
2021-09-20 · 36 min · Not rated
The story of Jacob Eisenbach begins with a loving childhood, soon dashed and swept into a world of sorrow from the horrors of The Holocaust. His inspirational tale of survival, hope, faith, and love would come to shape his sense of purpose in his life to come. His experience would bestow upon him his greatest mission, which is to prevent future genocides and inspire new generations with his profound kindness and humanity.
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- William Wall
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- Halo Cinematic
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- United States of America
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