Mt. Hertzel

After Yad Vashem we went to see Hertzel's gravesite . We also went to see the military cemetery on Mt Hertzel . Here we were introduced to individuals who gave their life in the battles for Israel's survival . Our guide Miriam shared personal stories about her friends who were buried there. It was very moving.
We learned about the Hebrew word damim which means both money and blood. It was very relevant to us because we learned that in the diaspora, in out home of Buffalo New York, we give damim, money to support Israel. This in the form of donations and by visiting Israel. At the cemetery we saw the other meaning of damim....