Center for Commemorating the Heritage of the Jewish Fighter in World War II Bill

What does the bill do?

The bill establishes a center for commemorating the legacy of the Jewish fighter in World War II, which will run a museum and hold educational events on the subject. The center will be an audited body under the State Comptroller Law, managed by a 13-member council, including representatives of government ministries, academics, nonprofit bodies and Yad Vashem. The center's activities will include operating a museum, holding study days and events, research and documentation, establishing an archive and database, and promoting education on the subject. The budgetary cost is estimated at about 8 million shekels a year.