Chamber of the Holocaust, Holocaust museum on Mount Zion, Jerusalem, Israel
Description
The Chamber of the Holocaust is a memorial museum on Mount Zion presenting ten exhibition rooms filled with memorial plaques, objects, and religious items recovered from concentration camps throughout Europe. The rooms contain handwritten records and personal belongings that create a direct and moving impression for those who visit.
History
This was Israel's first Holocaust museum, established in 1949 under the leadership of Rabbi Dr. Samuel Zangvil Kahane. It began as an early effort by the new State of Israel to preserve memory and create a permanent record of the destroyed European communities.
Culture
Survivors and their families come here to remember and honor the communities that were lost. You feel a strong connection to personal and collective memory when people light candles and gather in quiet remembrance.
Practical
You need to book an appointment in advance before visiting, as the museum does not accept walk-in visitors. The space operates on donations and voluntary contributions, so you can support its work when you visit.
Did you know?
The walls display over 2000 memorial plaques in Hebrew, Yiddish, and English, each one a personal record of a destroyed community. These names and inscriptions form a visual monument that preserves the individuality and story of each group.
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