Explanation
About the artist
The monument was conceived and produced on behalf of the Jewish Monument Foundation by the Hague/Israeli artist Anat Ratzabi, who has used existing and new symbolism to create a place at the heart of The Hague city centre for reflection and contemplation. Part of the monument is the Amalek Plaquette, which used to be attached to the wall on the Gedempte Gracht.
”Lest They Be Forgotten”
Short documentary – From Concept to Realization.
Anat Ratzabi, designer and maker of the monument:
”I believe that through art in the public space it is possible to be advocating for alternative perspectives that can challenge beliefs, assumptions, and community values. Using symbolic elements incorporated in the design of the memorial, support succession in creating an intersection between past, present and future.
The memorial captures and documents the spirit and atmosphere of past events and is meant to generate curiosity & attention, as well to evoke compassion and tolerance. And by doing so, to impress upon the present and future generation the eternal impact we can have on each other’s lives.”
Anat Ratzabi
More on www.anatratzabi.com
Monuments walking route
You can follow a special walking route to get an impression of the Jewish Heritage in The Hague. Click here for the walking route.
About the artist
More information about the artist Anat Ratzabi: about the artist
Donors
This monument has also been made possible thanks to these generous donors.
Jewish Heritage
More information about Jewish The Hague is available on the following links
Ceremonies
For information about ceremonies at the monument, we refer you to the website of the Vereniging Ceremonies Joods Monument Den Haag.
Donors
Gemeente Den Haag
Stichting Levi Lassen
Prins Bernhard Cultuurfonds
Fonds 1818
Familie Kurzer
Nederlandse Spoorwegen
M.A.O.C. Gravin van Bylandt Stichting
De Frans Mortelmans Stichting
Lexhanna Stichting
Stimuleringsfonds Rabobank Regio Den Haag
Formabouw Zoeterwoude
Piet van der Slikke & Sandra Swelheim
De heer en mevrouw R. Drake
Dr Hendrik Muller’s Vaderlandsch Fonds
B’nai B’rith Loge Hollandia
Charlotte en Joop van Caldenborgh
Rob en Laura Zeldenrust-Meerts
Notariskantoor Adegeest
Goudse Stichting voor Joodse Sociale Arbeid
More information about Jewish The Hague is available on the following websites.
Jewish Heritage The Hague(A lot of information on the timeline is taken from this website)
Liberal-Jewish City of The Hague
Netherlands Israeli Community The Hague
Jewish Cemetery The Hague
Jewish Cultural Quarter Amsterdam