Yad Vashem
예루살렘
Israel's official memorial to the Jewish victims of the Holocaust
Contents
11 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Yad Vashem, Israel's official Holocaust memorial, situated on the western slopes of Mount Herzl in Jerusalem. As you stand here upon the Mount of Remembrance, you are not merely at the threshold of a museum, but at the…
Listen in the app2The Holocaust History Museum Architecture
We now stand before the striking architectural marvel that is the Holocaust History Museum. Designed by the renowned architect Moshe Safdie, the building itself is a profound sculptural statement. …
Listen in the app3The Core Galleries and Artifacts
As we venture deeper into the museum's galleries, the chronological narrative of destruction begins to unfold. We walk past exhibits detailing the ominous rise of state sponsored antisemitism in Germany. …
Listen in the app4The Hall of Names
We have now reached one of the most iconic and emotionally overwhelming spaces within the entire museum complex: the Hall of Names. As you step into this circular, soaring chamber, take a moment to look upwards. …
Listen in the app5Ohel Yizkor - The Hall of Remembrance
Stepping outside the main museum, we arrive at a distinctly different architectural structure known as Ohel Yizkor, or the Hall of Remembrance. Constructed in nineteen fifty seven, this austere, tent like building is one of the…
Listen in the app6Warsaw Ghetto Square and Wall of Remembrance
We now transition to the Warsaw Ghetto Square, a wide, open plaza dominated by an imposing monument created by the Jewish sculptor Nathan Rapoport. The monument we see here is an almost exact replica of Rapoport's original…
Listen in the app7The Partisans Panorama and Forest Refuge
As we move further along the beautifully landscaped paths of the campus, we arrive at the Partisans Panorama. This area is anchored by a striking, intricate metal sculpture created by the artist Zadok Ben David. …
Listen in the app8Memorial to the Jewish Soldiers and Partisans
We step now into a broad, geometric plaza to observe the Memorial to the Jewish Soldiers and Partisans. As you look down at the ground, you will notice that the intricate layout of the Jerusalem stone paving subtly forms the…
Listen in the app9Monument to the Heroism of Jewish Women
As we navigate further along the paths of Yad Vashem, we encounter a deeply moving sculpture created by the artist Josef Salamon. It is a modestly sized yet emotionally towering work of art, depicting four female figures huddled…
Listen in the app10The Valley of the Communities
We have now reached one of the most conceptually breathtaking and physically expansive areas of the Yad Vashem campus. This is the Valley of the Communities. …
Listen in the app11Closing
We conclude our journey at the Garden of the Righteous Among the Nations. As we step out of the heavy stone structures and onto these shaded, tree lined paths, the atmosphere shifts from profound mourning to quiet gratitude. …
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What is Yad Vashem?
Yad Vashem is a place in 예루살렘 with 11 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 예루살렘 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 11 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 31.7744, 35.1772 |
| Last updated |
