Yad Hashmona

is a small communal village located in the Judean Hills, near Abu Ghosh, founded in 1971 by a group of Finnish Christian volunteers. The village is named “Yad Hashmona” in memory of eight Finnish Jews who were handed over by Finland to the Nazis during World War II and perished in the Holocaust.

Today, Yad Hashmona is home to a diverse community, including Messianic Jews, Evangelical Christians, and other residents. The village operates a rural hotel and event hall, and is also known for its Biblical Gardens, an archaeological park that showcases life in Israel during biblical times. The site attracts tourists, pilgrims, and educational groups.

The village combines a historical spirit, a communal atmosphere, and breathtaking mountainous scenery.