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Museum 36. Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial in Jerusalem


1. Location - Jerusalem, Israel
Task: Read a book set in Israel or written by an Israeli author.

2. About - The museum serves as the World Holocaust Remembrance Center, the most notable installations being the Hall of Names, a memorial for each Jewish person murdered in the Holocaust.
Task: Read a book with a proper name in the title. This is restricted to a person's name. If not obvious, explain how the name is valid.

3. Collection - Heartstrings - Music of the Holocaust
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Task: Read a book with the theme of Music. "Music" must show on the main page page genres.

4. Interactive item - based on the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial.
Task: Your choice based on your selection from the collection. Required - link to the picture and explain connection.

2. About -
Task: Read a book with a proper name in the title. This is restricted to a person's name. If not obvious, explain how the name is valid.

Would work for this task?

I am not sure whether only the first name should feature inthe title or the first and surname could work. I started reading this book for Musuem 1 but if it works for this task, I could read something else for the other task.

Thanks.

That will work, Viji. It has her name in it and that is the only requirement.

Kristie wrote: "That will work, Viji. It has her name in it and that is the only requirement."

Thanks, Kristie.

Hi Janice - For task: Read a book with a proper name in the title. This is restricted to a person's name. Are you considering a "proper" name the first and last name? Or just a name that is capitalized? I was thinking about using Miss Benson's Beetle, but wasn't sure if it will work.

Jayme wrote: "Hi Janice - For task: Read a book with a proper name in the title. This is restricted to a person's name. Are you considering a "proper" name the first and last name? Or just a name that is capital..."

Yes, to it being a person's name. And it can be either first or last name. Your book will work.

Jayme wrote: "Hi Janice - For task: Read a book with a proper name in the title. This is restricted to a person's name. Are you considering a "proper" name the first and last name? Or just a name that is capital..."

Funny, I am currently reading a book for an interactive task that would fit this task too. Both books would fit the collection task in Museum 35 too. (2 main words with the same initial in the title). I am reading Miss Buncle's Book.

For theme of music - can I use a book based on an album? Music is listed on the main page.
Clockwork Lives is the second book based on an album by Rush

Katrisa wrote: "For theme of music - can I use a book based on an album? Music is listed on the main page.
Clockwork Lives is the second book based on an album by Rush"

Yes, you may, mainly because "music" is listed as mpg.

Thanks!

Can I have a ruling for set in Israel? I found the book
The Red Tent
on a list of books set in Israel - but as far as I can tell people don't know exactly where the events of Genesis took place.

Katrisa wrote: "Can I have a ruling for set in Israel? I found the book
The Red Tent
on a list of books set in Israel - but as far as I can tell people don't know exactly where the events of Genesis t..."

According to WIkipedia, "Diamant acknowledges that there is no evidence that ancient Israel used a menstrual tent for retreat, although she describes it as a common feature in other pre-modern cultures, as well as some modern cultures."

So yes.

Janice wrote: "According to WIkipedia, "Diamant acknowledges that there is no evidence that ancient Israel used a menstrual tent for retreat, although she describes it as a common feature in other pre-modern cultures, as well as some modern cultures."

So yes...."

Yay! That one has been on my TBR for awhile.

I hope you like it, Katrisa. I remember reading it.

I have one more candidate for set in Israel that I have to run by you Janice - will you accept a book set in Israeli-occupied Palestine?

Katrisa wrote: "I have one more candidate for set in Israel that I have to run by you Janice - will you accept a book set in Israeli-occupied Palestine?"

Let's keep it simple and restrict it to Israel.

Janice wrote: "Katrisa wrote: "I have one more candidate for set in Israel that I have to run by you Janice - will you accept a book set in Israeli-occupied Palestine?"

Let's keep it simple and restrict it to Is..."

Palestine is a bit of a sticky situation!

I am wondering if Daisy Jones & The Six would qualify for the book with the theme of music.

Sharon wrote: "I am wondering if Daisy Jones & The Six would qualify for the book with the theme of music."

"Music" must appear on the main page genre list, and it does. So you are good to go.

And it's definitely about music :)

Thank you. At the risk of sounding terribly dense, I am not sure what main page genre you mean. 🥴 I have looked at examples on the publishers page, but am not quite sure where I am supposed to be looking. Since I had looked at several books I knew had a musical thing, I thought I better just bite the bullet and ask.

Sharon if you go to the the synopsis of your chosen book and scroll all the way to the bottom of the page it will show you where the book has been shelved by Goodreads users. If it’s on that first page of shelves it works. Hope that helps.

For me it's not on the bottom of the page, but on the right side of the page. It says 'Genres' on top, and is right under the section with 'readers also enjoyed'

And there it is! Thanks, y’all!

When the challenge says "main page genre", the specified genre must be on the main page. If you click on the link "see top shelves", you've left the main page and those don't count.

Hi I am really struggling to get pictures of anything in this museum lots of links to printable educational materials but not very much else. I have found a link to the holocaust library https://library.yadvashem.org/index.h...

could l link to one of the publications?

There are lots of donated photographs but i feel like I am simply relating to place names

Whatever you decide is fine I will just have to keep on looking but I have been at this all day. The site has lovely photos of the building and large galleries but not many individual exhibits

Marie (UK) wrote: "Hi I am really struggling to get pictures of anything in this museum lots of links to printable educational materials but not very much else. I have found a link to the holocaust library https://li..."

I responded to this question in the Interactive help section. Sorry for the delay. I was away the last couple of days with follow up medical appointments.

Janice wrote: "Marie (UK) wrote: "Hi I am really struggling to get pictures of anything in this museum lots of links to printable educational materials but not very much else. I have found a link to the holocaust..."

It is Ok Janice I have managed to find something and I did miss the bit about exhibits thanks for your help

Super! I'm glad you found something Marie.

For 'set in Israel' I'm hoping to read O Jerusalem in the Mary Russell series. It sounds promising but does anyone know if it will fit? Although I will probably read it anyway ; )

Annerlee wrote: "For 'set in Israel' I'm hoping to read O Jerusalem in the Mary Russell series. It sounds promising but does anyone know if it will fit? Although I will probably read it anyway ; )

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The book page lists both Jerusalem and Palestine. That's not all that helpful since it needs to be 50% in Israel.

Annerlee - they spent a lot of time wandering around in the desert but since Israel was not established yet, I cannot say it was 50% there. They did visit Jerusalem briefly. This was my favorite story of the series for some time! The characters and “action” are terrific.

I am currently listening to the 17th book in the series.

I’ve just finished it and it’s definitely Palestine most of the time. I did enjoy it though, so that’s ok😊

17th!!! I didn’t realise there were so many! I have a few to go yet then. I can definitely see myself continuing with the series though. The more I read, the more I enjoy them. I especially like the different settings. Dartmoor and Palestine were both very atmospheric.