Tolerance Monument, Cenotaph monument in Jerusalem, Israel
The Tolerance Monument consists of two separated halves of a broken column with an olive tree growing between them near Goldman Promenade. The structure stands 15 meters tall and was designed to symbolize physical division while suggesting possible connection through natural growth.
The monument was created in 2008 by Polish sculptor Czeslaw Dwigaj and funded by businessman Aleksander Gudzowaty. It was commissioned in response to the ongoing tensions between Israeli and Palestinian communities in Jerusalem.
The monument displays inscriptions in English, Hebrew, and Arabic, marking the boundary between the neighboring Jewish and Arab communities. These writings help visitors understand the shared story and division of the place.
The monument is accessible through Goldman Promenade, where stone markers at the entrance explain the meaning of the structure. Comfortable shoes are recommended since the area invites you to walk around and spend time observing the work.
The living olive tree growing between the column halves changes year to year, making the work dynamic and alive rather than static. This organic element suggests that healing and growth can emerge from separation.
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