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A centre you cannot visit without being deeply touched by everything you see. The stories of people like ourselves, their belongings and photographs, the terrible evil things that happened to them all. Let us never forget what poeple can do to eachother, Let us learn from this place and stand up for the rights and freedom of those who are persecuted. …
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Date of experience: December 2019
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My wife and I have been to Yad Vashem twice. Both times were difficult as this might be the most moving experience I have ever had. As a child no one spoke about the Holocaust. It was never taught about it in religious school. I'm guessing the tragedy was something Jews wanted to forget about rather than remember. I never questioned why my grandfather had no relatives in this country not knowing his entire family had been killed in the camps. Today in many large cities we have memorials and museums to remember the victims. Not surprising the one in Israel is the largest as well as the most complete. Every person who visits Israel should go regardless of their religion. In that way by remembering the past hopefully in will never happen again in the future.…
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Date of experience: December 2019
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Visiting this museum should be a requirement for entry to Israel. Everyone can benefit from exposure to the undeniable historical experiences laid out in detail in this museum. A vital remembrance of an event hugely important not only for Israel but also for the whole world.
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Date of experience: December 2019
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Not just a major part of Jewish history in Europe but an excellent teaching experience about human cruelty.
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Date of experience: November 2019
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It's a Holocaust Museum. Those are rarely happy places, but the beautiful architecture and unique set-up create an informative and immersive experience that everyone visiting Jerusalem should take part in.
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Date of experience: September 2019
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