The 9/11 Living Memorial in the Jerusalem hills, near the community of Arazim, is the only memorial outside the United States that lists the names of all 2,977 victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The memorial, designed by the Israeli artist Eliezer Weishoff, was dedicated in 2009 and sits on a hilltop overlooking the Jerusalem Corridor with views toward the capital.
The Memorial
The centerpiece of the memorial is a bronze and steel sculpture in the shape of an American flag that transforms into a flame, representing both the destruction of the Twin Towers and the resilience of the human spirit. The sculpture stands on a base of gray granite, and the ground around it is inscribed with the names of all 2,977 victims, including five Israeli citizens who were killed in the attacks.
The Setting
The memorial is set on a hilltop with panoramic views of the Jerusalem Corridor. The approach follows a path through a grove of trees, each planted in memory of a victim. The combination of the monument, the names, the trees, and the view creates a contemplative space that connects the American tragedy to the Jerusalem landscape. The memorial is visited by American tourists, diplomats, and Israeli schoolchildren, and it serves as a reminder of the shared values and shared grief that connect the two nations.
Visit with Hoshen Tours
The 9/11 Memorial is a brief but meaningful stop in the Jerusalem hills. Hoshen Tours includes it for American groups and for those who want to remember September 11 in a setting of beauty and peace.