Memorial for the jews of France, Holocaust memorial cenotaph near Beit Shemesh, Israel
The Memorial for the Jews of France is a cenotaph near Beit Shemesh that measures 100 meters long and 13 meters high, constructed from fibreglass panels. These panels contain detailed information about French deportees during World War II.
The memorial was built by the Association des Fils et Filles des Déportés Juifs de France and inaugurated on June 18, 1981. Its creation responded to the desire to preserve memory of French victims of the Holocaust.
The memorial displays content from the book Mémorial de la Déportation des Juifs de France, showing names, birth dates, and hometowns of those deported. This listing honors each individual person and makes their personal stories visible to visitors.
The site is accessible but located in a somewhat remote area that requires planning for a visit. Visitors should prepare for uneven terrain and allow adequate time to read the detailed information on display.
The Jewish National Fund planted around 80,000 trees surrounding the memorial, with each tree representing one person deported from France. This planting creates a living forest that serves as both a memorial space and a growing symbol.
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