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Honoring the Righteous

Persons recognized as a "Righteous Among the Nations" are awarded a specially minted medal bearing their name, a certificate of honor, and the privilege of their names being added to the Wall of Honor in the Garden of the Righteous at Yad Vashem in Jerusalem. The awards are presented to the rescuers or their next of kin in Israel or in their countries of residence through the good offices of Israel's diplomatic representatives. These ceremonies are attended by local government representatives and are given wide media coverage.

The Yad Vashem Law authorizes Yad Vashem "to confer honorary citizenship of the State of Israel upon the Righteous Among the Nations, and commemorative citizenship if they have passed away, in recognition of their actions."

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Schindler next to the tree planted in his honor in the Avenue of the Righteous
Schindler next to the tree planted in his honor in the Avenue of the Righteous

Schindler next to the tree planted in his honor in the Avenue of the Righteous
Survivor Carline Elbaz (left) and Liliane de Toledo, daughter and granddaughter of the Righteous, unveiling the names of the rescuers on the wall of honor, Yad Vashem, December 2011
Survivor Carline Elbaz (left) and Liliane de Toledo, daughter and granddaughter of the Righteous, unveiling the names of the rescuers on the wall of honor, Yad Vashem, December 2011

Survivor Carline Elbaz (left) and Liliane de Toledo, daughter and granddaughter of the Righteous, unveiling the names of the rescuers on the wall of honor, Yad Vashem, December 2011
Rabbi Meyer Lamet and his family, 4 November 2007, with the daughter of Righteous Among the Nations Stanislaw and Jadwiga Schultz
Rabbi Meyer Lamet and his family, 4 November 2007, with the daughter of Righteous Among the Nations Stanislaw and Jadwiga Schultz

Rabbi Meyer Lamet and his family, 4 November 2007, with the daughter of Righteous Among the Nations Stanislaw and Jadwiga Schultz
Ben and Yitzhak Hulata (Monnikendam) and family, 31 May 2005 with Righteous Among the Nations Ebert Colenbrander
Ben and Yitzhak Hulata (Monnikendam) and family, 31 May 2005 with Righteous Among the Nations Ebert Colenbrander

Ben and Yitzhak Hulata (Monnikendam) and family, 31 May 2005 with Righteous Among the Nations Ebert Colenbrander
The medal of the Righteous. Obverse
The medal of the Righteous. Obverse

The medal of the Righteous. Obverse
The medal of the Righteous. Reverse
The medal of the Righteous. Reverse

The medal of the Righteous. Reverse
The Righteous Among the Nations Certificate
The Righteous Among the Nations Certificate

The Righteous Among the Nations Certificate
Genia Tyrangiel-Ben Ezra and her family, 23 December 2008. Genia’s parents and sister were murdered, and she was rescued by Jozef and Bronislawa Jaszczuk, who adopted her after the war
Genia Tyrangiel-Ben Ezra and her family, 23 December 2008. Genia’s parents and sister were murdered, and she was rescued by Jozef and Bronislawa Jaszczuk, who adopted her after the war

Genia Tyrangiel-Ben Ezra and her family, 23 December 2008. Genia’s parents and sister were murdered, and she was rescued by Jozef and Bronislawa Jaszczuk, who adopted her after the war
Schindler next to the tree planted in his honor in the Avenue of the Righteous
Schindler next to the tree planted in his honor in the Avenue of the Righteous
Survivor Carline Elbaz (left) and Liliane de Toledo, daughter and granddaughter of the Righteous, unveiling the names of the rescuers on the wall of honor, Yad Vashem, December 2011
Survivor Carline Elbaz (left) and Liliane de Toledo, daughter and granddaughter of the Righteous, unveiling the names of the rescuers on the wall of honor, Yad Vashem, December 2011
Rabbi Meyer Lamet and his family, 4 November 2007, with the daughter of Righteous Among the Nations Stanislaw and Jadwiga Schultz
Rabbi Meyer Lamet and his family, 4 November 2007, with the daughter of Righteous Among the Nations Stanislaw and Jadwiga Schultz
Ben and Yitzhak Hulata (Monnikendam) and family, 31 May 2005 with Righteous Among the Nations Ebert Colenbrander
Ben and Yitzhak Hulata (Monnikendam) and family, 31 May 2005 with Righteous Among the Nations Ebert Colenbrander
The medal of the Righteous. Obverse
The medal of the Righteous. Obverse
The medal of the Righteous. Reverse
The medal of the Righteous. Reverse
The Righteous Among the Nations Certificate
The Righteous Among the Nations Certificate
Genia Tyrangiel-Ben Ezra and her family, 23 December 2008. Genia’s parents and sister were murdered, and she was rescued by Jozef and Bronislawa Jaszczuk, who adopted her after the war
Genia Tyrangiel-Ben Ezra and her family, 23 December 2008. Genia’s parents and sister were murdered, and she was rescued by Jozef and Bronislawa Jaszczuk, who adopted her after the war