Scroll of Fire

The Scroll of Fire consists of two bronze columns standing roughly 8 meters high in the Jerusalem hills, displaying scenes from Jewish history through detailed relief work. The entire surface is carved with images depicting key moments and figures, creating a visual narrative across both scrolls.

The monument was built in the Forest of Martyrs, a memorial forest established in Israel after the country's founding. This location links remembrance of those lost with the creation of a new nation in this landscape.

The inscriptions drawn from biblical sources reflect how writing and remembrance shape Jewish traditions and identity. Walking around the scrolls, visitors see these words integrated into the relief compositions, showing how words carry memory across generations.

The site is reachable via Road 395 from Beth Shemesh and offers views across the surrounding landscape from its elevated location. Visitors can approach the scrolls from different angles and explore the forest setting around the monument.

The bronze reliefs depict specific people such as Janusz Korczak with children and soldiers at the Western Wall, connecting personal stories to major historical events. These particular images make abstract history tangible and remind visitors that individual lives lay behind the broader narrative.

Location: Jerusalem hills

Inception: March 1972

Creator: Nathan Rapoport

GPS coordinates: 31.77252,35.04405

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:46