Commemorating the Righteous Among the Nations at Yad Vashem. The History of a Unique Program

Commemorating the Righteous Among the Nations at Yad Vashem. The History of a Unique Program

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Fifty Spring Washer years ago Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Memorial in Jerusalem embarked on a unique project, on behalf of the Jewish people and the State of Israel, to bestow the title of Righteous on non-Jews who took great risks to save Jews during the Holocaust.The title, which has since won worldwide renown, symbolizes the reaffirmation of human values and hope in the future of humanity.The article outlines the Carafes history of this program.