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Tree of Life (Yad Vashem)

The Tree of Life at Yad Vashem is a symbolic sculpture that honors the memory of Jewish children who perished during the Holocaust. It is designed as a large, sculpted tree with numerous branches and leaf-like forms, each representing a lost child. The structure aims to illustrate continuity, growth, and hope amid tragedy, emphasizing that these young lives are forever a part of history and the future. Located at Israel's Holocaust memorial, it serves as a poignant reminder of individual lives and the resilience of the Jewish community.