Yad Mordechai Museum, Holocaust and independence museum in Yad Mordechai, Israel.
The Yad Mordechai Museum displays exhibits about Jewish resistance with artifacts, photographs, and documents from World War II and the 1948 war. The collection is complemented by preserved fortifications visible on the grounds, offering direct access to original defensive structures.
The museum was founded in 1968 to preserve memory of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising and document the 1948 battle against Egyptian forces. These two pivotal events shaped the site's purpose and continue to define its role as a memorial.
The site is named after the leader of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising and honors Jewish resistance against Nazi persecution. Visitors can explore this history through personal artifacts and records that tell stories of defiance.
The museum offers guided tours in multiple languages and is accessible for visitors with mobility limitations. Plan enough time to explore both the indoor exhibits and the outdoor grounds with the historic fortifications.
The grounds preserve original trenches and bunkers from the 1948 battle that visitors can walk through and explore themselves. These physical remains give a direct sense of how defenders held their positions under fire.
Location: Yad Mordechai
Inception: 1968
Website: https://hatochenet.wixsite.com/yadmorlandingpage
GPS coordinates: 31.59005,34.55729
Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:05
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