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Yad Vashem is open to the general public, free of charge. All visits to Yad Vashem must be reserved in advance.

December 20, 1940, A Zionist gathering in Bendzin, Poland

Between the two world wars, approximately 21,000 Jews lived in Bendzin, about half of the total population.  The city's Jewish community was very active in education and welfare.  Zionist youth movements and parties, and other Jewish parties such as Agudat Israel and the Bund had a strong presence in Bendzin.  The Zionists ran two Hachshara (pioneer training) farms, one of which continued to operate even after the start of the German occupation.