Yad Vashem
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Yad Vashem, established in 1953, is Israel's official memorial to the Jewish victims of the Holocaust.
It is a large complex that is situated at the foot of Mount Herzl. It houses memorial chambers, a history museum, a library, outdoor commemorative sites, a synagogue, an educational centre and art galleries.
The Holocaust History Museum emphasizes the individual experiences of the victims through original artefacts, personal possessions and survivor testimonies while the Art Museum displays a significant collection of Holocaust art.
The Library consists of thousands of periodicals and has a total of 112,000 books in several languages.
The International School for Holocaust Studies consists of a modern multimedia centre, 17 classrooms, an auditorium, resource and pedagogical centres and is staffed by 100 educators.
The International Institute for Holocaust Research supports and coordinates research, publishes a variety of important works and organizes conferences.
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| Email: general.information@yadvashem.org.il |
| Web Site: http://www.yadvashem.org/ |
| Telephone: 972-2-6443400 |
| Fax: 972-2-6443443 |
| Opening Hours: The Holocaust History Museum is open Sunday to Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Yad Vashem Archives and Library are open Sunday- Thursday 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
The Hall of Names (in the Holocaust History Museum)- is open Sunday to Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Type of Attraction: Museum, History Museum |
| Type of Activity: Visiting, Tour |
| Getting There: Yad Vashem is situated on Har Hzikaron in Jerusalem.
Entrance to the site is via the Holland Junction, situated on the Herzl Route opposite the entrance to Mount Herzl and the descent to Ein Kerem |
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| Babylonian Jewry Heritage Center |
| Address: |
83 Ben-Porat Road
Jerusalem |
| Opening Hours: |
Sunday-Thursday: 8:30-15:30
Tuesday : 8:30-19:00 |
| Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem |
| Address: |
Museum Row, 25 Granot Street
Jerusalem |
| Opening Hours: |
Sun. Mon. Tues. Thurs. 09:30-17:30
Wed. 9:30-21:30
Fri. & Holiday eves 09:30-14:00 |
| The Israel Museum |
| Address: |
The Israel Museum |
| Opening Hours: |
Mon, Wed, Sat, and holidays 10 am - 4 pm
Tues 4-9 pm
Thurs 10 am - 9 pm
Fri and holiday eves 10 am - 2 pm
Closed on Sundays |
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