Holocaust is one of the darkest chapters in Jewish history, well planned and executed by Nazi Germany under Adolf Hitler that ultimately resulted in the mass murder of approximately 6,000,000 Jewish men, women and children during the years 1933-1945. Established in 1953, at the foot of Mount Herzl in Jerusalem, Yad Vashem is a 45-acre memorial complex dedicated to documenting the history of the Jewish people during the Holocaust period. Yad Vashem preserves the memory and story of each of the six million victims through its archives, library, school and museums.
The word Yad Vashem is from Bible, "And to them will I give in my house and within my walls a memorial and a name (Yad Vashem) that shall not be cut off” (Isaiah 56:5). Visiting the Yad Vashem museum is generally an emotional and sober experience. Almost every world leaders and dignitaries who pay a visit to Israel pass through its doors. However, unlike other tourist spots, Yad Vashem is not for fun and entertainment. Taking into consideration some of these aspects, children under 10 are not permitted to enter the museum at Yad Vashem. When I arrived Yad Vashem, it was almost closing time and I couldn't venture much. I think I have to keep one whole day separately for Yad Vashem. But I would like to add a few snaps now and promise to take you elaborately through the memorial complex later.
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