Reflections at Yad Vashem

Yad Vashem stands as Israel's official memorial to the six million Jews murdered during the Holocaust. Its name, derived from Isaiah 56:5, signifies 'a memorial and a name.'

Established in 1953, Yad Vashem features a museum designed by architect Moshe Safdie. The site includes a Holocaust History Museum with nine galleries detailing anti-Semitism, the path to the Holocaust, and personal testimonies. Visitors experience a sobering architectural design leading from darkness into light, paired with artifacts and art installations.

Notable Features

🔹 Hall of Names: Displays photos of 600 individuals among six million lost.
🔹 Children’s Memorial: Honors 1.5 million Jewish children who died, with a reflective flame in an underground setting.
🔹 The Hall of Remembrance: Home to an eternal flame and honors the ashes of victims.

Entry is free, making it accessible for tourists, families, and historians alike.