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The Yad Vashem Archives offer online reference and information services, including sending archival materials to you without the need for a physical visit of the archives.
Additionally, you can schedule a one-on-one guidance session on using Yad Vashem's online databases (for a fee).
Note: Before contacting us, you can find a wealth of materials in the online databases on the Yad Vashem website.
We offer the following services:
- Information about the fate of individuals during the Holocaust (To search for information about names and wartime experiences of Holocaust victims and survivors, please fill out the form. A separate form must be completed for each individual you are seeking information about).
- Locating materials and search guidance
- Explanation of documents
- Document copies
- Publication permissions
- Official certifications related to Yad Vashem archive documents (e.g., for recognizing survivors’ rights or those of their family members).
- Referrals to other relevant archives for your search
Please note that some services may involve a fee. For more information, contact us.
Important: Yad Vashem Archive's reference and information services do not include:
- Translations
- Interpretation of documents for legal purposes
- Explanation or advice regarding items from other archives
- Certification of the fate of victims
- Disclosure of personal details of survivors, testimony submitters, or material donors
For locating relatives and for purposes of family reunification, please contact the Family Reunification Department of Magen David Adom at: [email protected]
To receive online reference and information services, please click here.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Your Reference and Information Services Team