Menorah, Holocaust memorial in Dorohozhychi district, Kyiv, Ukraine
The Menorah is a seven-meter-tall stone and bronze structure standing at Babi Yar with inscriptions in multiple languages commemorating the tragedy. The monument combines architectural forms with engraved messages that guide visitors through what happened at this site.
This site witnessed one of World War 2's largest mass shootings when German forces carried out executions in 1941. The memorial stands as a permanent reminder of this tragic event from that dark period.
The memorial holds deep significance for Kyiv's Jewish community as a place of remembrance and collective memory. It serves as a gathering point where people come to honor those lost and keep their stories alive.
The memorial sits within a park setting that makes navigation straightforward and provides space for quiet reflection. Visitors typically spend time reading the inscriptions and taking in the surroundings at their own pace.
The structure incorporates soil brought from Israeli cemeteries, creating a direct physical link between this location and the Jewish homeland. This special connection adds layers of meaning that resonate differently with visitors from around the world.
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