Yad Kennedy Memorial Lookout

Hebrew name: Yad Kennedy

Location: Jerusalem Mountains

Description: An impressive monument atop Mount Aminadav, in memory of John Kennedy, the 35th president of the United States, who was assassinated on November 22nd 1963. The monument, created by David Resnick and Dov Feigin, is shaped like a stump of a felled tree, with 51 columns, representing the states of the U.S. To enjoy the scenery, walk around the monument for a circular view of the Jerusalem and Hebron mountains. In the distance, you can see the city of Ashdod.

Directions: Route 3877, near Moshav Aminadav.

Yad Kennedy Memorial in the Jerusalem Mountains. KKL-JNF Photo Archive