Har HaMenuchot facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount of Rest |
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| Hebrew: Har HaMenuchot | |
view of Mount of Rest
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| Elevation | 750 m (2,460 ft) |
| Listing | Judaean Mountains |
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| Location | Jerusalem |
Har HaMenuchot (הר המנוחות) is a very important place in Jerusalem. It is also known as Givat Shaul Cemetery. This is the second largest cemetery in the city. A cemetery is a special place where people are buried.
Har HaMenuchot is located on the western side of Jerusalem. It sits on a mountain that is 750 meters (about 2,460 feet) above sea level. It is also right next to the beautiful Jerusalem Forest. The cemetery first opened in 1951. This happened after the Mount of Olives cemetery was taken over by Jordan in 1948.
A Place of History and Remembrance
Har HaMenuchot is a significant site for many people. It is a place where families can visit and remember their loved ones. Many important figures are buried here. These include famous rabbis and other leaders.
The cemetery is very large. It has many sections and pathways. People from all over the world come to visit the graves. It is a quiet and peaceful area.
Visiting Har HaMenuchot
When you visit Har HaMenuchot, you will see many different types of gravestones. Each one tells a story about the person buried there. It is a place that shows respect for those who have passed away.
Many people come to pray and reflect. It is a place of comfort for families. The cemetery helps keep the memories of people alive.
Images for kids
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An aerial view of Har HaMenuchot, showing its large size.
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A man praying at the grave of the Belzer Rebbe.
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The burial place of Rabbi Aryeh Leib Malin on Har HaMenuchot.
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The grave of Rabbi Moshe Feinstein.
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The grave of Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, with writing in both Hebrew and English.
See also
In Spanish: Monte del Descanso para niños
