To understand the modern State of Israel, one must understand the depth of the tragedy and the heights of the resilience found at Yad Vashem. As a professional tour guide, I believe this site is the moral compass of the nation. Exploring it with a professional private English-speaking guide from Yad Vashem ensures that the weight of the history is met with the sensitivity and context it deserves. What is Yad Vashem? The name "Yad Vashem" comes from the Biblical book of Isaiah