Remembering the Past
Honouring the Memory
Shaping the Future

The Holocaust Martyrs' and Heroes' Remembrance Authority in Jerusalem, stands as a unifying symbol for Jews all over the world and as a beacon of warning against anti-Semitism, hatred and genocide.

It is the memory, voice and conscience of the Jewish people, strengthening its commitment to the State of Israel, Jewish continuity and the protection of the basic human values that were undermined during the Holocaust.

All this is what makes Yad Vashem different from all other Holocaust related organisations in the world and it is this difference - that is its strength.

It is for these reasons, that it continues to receive worldwide acclaim and support.

As Professor Elie Wiesel, KBE, stated: "Yad Vashem is the heart and soul of Jewish Memory"

"...and to them will I give in my house and within my walls a memorial and a name (a "yad vashem")... that shall not be cut off."

(Isaiah, chapter 56, verse 5)