Color Poster. 30 years since the October Revolution. Yochanan Simon. The Workers Party (Mifleget HaPoalim), HaShomer HaTza’ir, Tel Aviv, 1947. 50 x 70 cm. The poster was issued to mark 30 years since the October Revolution which took place in Russia in October 1917, which led to the Communist Rule headed by Vladimir Lenin. For more information relating to Yochanan Simon, please refer to the Hebrew text. Minor creasing and a few tears which have been fixed. Placed within a new wooden frame with glass, in good condition.
Two posters from the “Kalil HaChessed” Gemach named for the GRA. Jerusalem, [1928]. [1] 24×15 cm. [1] 49×23 cm (pasted to cardboard). The posters describe the gemach’s activities and appeals for donations. The posters are signed by the “Beit Din Tzedek L’Kol MiKehillot Ha’Ashkenazim” and are signed in the name of Rabbi Yosef Chaim Sonnenfeld, Rabbi Zvi Pesach Frank and others. Fine-very fine condition.
Poster for a fund-raising concert for women and children of the Sephardic Community. Azerbaijan, 1920s? 60 x 90 cm. The writing is in Yiddish and Russian. Concert DiWertisement. List of participants. Produced by Di Frauen und Kinder von Heldishen Spanishen Volk (The Women and Children of the Sephardic Community). The proceeds from the concert was dedicated to them. Fold marks. Light tears. Placed within a new wooden frame.
Letter opposing the television sent by Rabbi Yitzchak Zvi Sofer to Rabbi Chananya Yom Tov Lipa Deutsch of Helmetz. Printed as a poster. 1954. [1] leaf, 25×29 cm. Rabbi Yitzchak Zvi Sofer [1888-1966] was the Rabbi of Temeshvar and Fabrik. In [1951] he immigrated to Jerusalem. He authored “Misaper HaSofer” and more, refer to: HaChatam Sofer V’Talmidav, p. 648. He sent this response to Rabbi Chananya Yom Tov Lipa Deutsch, Rabbi of Helmetz and later Cleveland, author of “Teharat Yom Tov” and “Yesod Yosef” with supplements and commentaries. One of the first posters addressing the issue of television.
Poster. Advertisement for the sale of shmura matza, German and Hungarian, Budapest, Hungary, 1902. Height 590 cm. Width 35 cm. Pictorial-business poster for the sale of matza flour that took place on January 30, 1902, in Budapest. The poster was made for a factory that made only matza flour under the supervision of the Chief Rabbi – Rabbi Yosef Rozenberg and his assistant, Rabbi Yehoshua Zilberstein. On the top of the page is a picture of the factory and underneath are listed the various types of flour for matzot among them shmura flour. Tiny tears without loss. Fold marks. Fine-very fine condition.
* Poster protesting study of the Hebrew language in schools. [Jerusalem], Yehuda and Yerushalayim press. [1918]. [1] leaf, 31×23 cm. Sharp poster signed by Rabbi Yitzchak Yeruchem Diskin, Rabbi Yosef Chaim Sonnenfeld and Rabbi Moshe Nachum Wallenstein. * Poster protesting soccer games on Shabbat by Rabbi Yosef Chaim Sonnenfeld. [Jerusalem], Zukerman press. [c. 1930]. [1] leaf, 47×31 cm. The poster notes that offenders that publicly desecrate the Shabbat remove themselves from the Jewish Nation. As long as they do not repent, they are considered wicked and it is prohibited to associate with them. Fine condition.
Proclamation of Deliverance for children survivors of the Second World War: The Project for the Children of Israel. Tel Aviv, Iyar 5704 (1944). Height 49.5 cm, width 33.5 cm. Large proclamation for the children survivors of the Second World War signed (in printed letters) by tens of Roshei Yeshivot, Rabbis of cities, Admorim and communal leaders such as: the Imrei Emet, the Rabbi of Belz, the Rabbi of Tshortkov, Rabbi Issar Zalman Meltzer, Rabbi Eliezer Yehuda Finkel and others. The proclamation was issued in the month of Iyar (May-June) with the ending of the Second World War. What makes the proclamation special is that it was signed by all of the Rabbis of the Congregation of Israel, Ashkenazim and Sefardim, Lithuanians and Chassidim. Its aim was the establishment of the Project for the Children of Israel in order to arrange places of absorption and places of Torah, agricultural and vocational education. Filing holes, small tears in the margins, in good condition.
* Evel Kaved. Mourning poster for Admor Yissacher Dov Rokeach of Belz. [Jerusalem]. Zukerman press. [1926]. [1] leaf, 46×31 cm. The poster was printed on behalf of the administration of the Chibat Yerushalayim Kollel of the Galician community in Jerusalem. Rabbi Menachem Mordechai Frankel Teumim (author of ‘Be’er Ha’Avot and more) gave the eulogy. * Tinu Kavod L’Torah. Announcement regarding a reception for the sons of Admor Yisrael of Vishnitz, when they arrived in Jerusalem. Jerusalem, Eretz Yisrael press. [1935]. [1] leaf, 30×25 cm. Notice by Rabbi Meir David on behalf of Agudat Yisrael HaChassidim. The Admor’s sons visited Jerusalem on the 13th of Iyar 1935. Fine condition.
Large Poster Yisrael with cartoons and the character of Srulik. By the Artist Dosh. 1967 approximately. 98 x 68 cm. Parody creation of the Artist Dosh (Kariel Gardosh) by order of the Ministry of Hasbara (Public Information), with the word Yisrael filled with cartoons and scenes from the Israeli atmosphere of the 1960s such as a dove with an olive branch holding a sword, new immigrants, Ministry of Absorption and more, and concluding with the famous character of Srulik – the personification of Israel. Minor tears and creases, artistically restored. Stuck on linen cloth for preservation purposes, in very good condition.
Letter and two posters regarding the activities of women on behalf of their rights in the land and to help the needy during the Mandate. 1920s and 30s. * [1] leaf, letter regarding a clothes drive that took place in Vienna. The Va’ad HaPoel of the Histadrut Nashim Ivriot B’eretz Yisrael, German, 1930. 21×27.5 cm. Very fine condition. * [1] leaf, poster opposing discrimination in Palestine. Mo’etzet Irgunei HaNashim B’Yerushalyim. 21.5×14 cm. 1930s. Filing holes, fine condition. * [1] leaf. Poster announcing the collection of donations by representatives on behalf of needy civilians. 22×17.5 cm. Hava’ada l’hitezrachut. Jerusalem, 1920s. Very fine condition.
Color Poster LeAsirenu. Collection for the release of prisoners. The Shamir Brothers. HaVaad HaLeumi ,1946-1947. 46 x 32 cm, LeAsirenu – Public Association of the HaVaad HaLeumi which was set-up in 1946 to handle the matter of Jewish prisoners and detainees held by the British.The head of the Vaad was Simcha Even-Zohar, supported by the Chief Rabbis. The brothers Gabriel and Maxim Shamir (Shpatelovitz), were graphic designers from the mid 1930s until the 1990s. Their most well-known work is the symbol of the State of Israel. Tears with some missing material with artistic make-up. The poster was stuck on linen material for preservation purposes. In average condition.
Collection of posters, postcards and historical documents of various public bodies from the era of the Mandate and the establishment of Israel. 14 items. * Posters [5 leaves]. Recommendation for the collection of donations for orphans, with a recommendation written during the lifetime of Rabbi Chaim of Brisk, at the beginning of the 20th century. Poster for the Kupat HaSiyua HaYerushalmit, 1920s. Poster opposing non-religious schooling, Beit Sefer Beit Yaakov, Jerusalem, 1940s. Poster appealing to people to adopt the children in the ma’abarot and immigration camps, Mifal Korat Gag, 1940s. Recommendation poster by Rabbi Alter Meir Sofer regarding the Rabbi of Kalish. 1950. Overall fine condition. * Collection of documents relating to the mandate and the pioneering settlements [11 leaves]. Appointment of a judge; sale of a stock in the “Chevrat HaBayit”; documents from the Keren HaYesod and the Zionist Organization; Land purchase in Givat Shaul; Letter to the Kol Yerushalayim radio station; letter of the “Va’ad Ha’ir L’Toshvei Yerushalayim” to Dr. Zweig signed by Yosef Meyuchas. Letters regarding the pioneering settlement in Kiryat Anavi with Dr. Zweig’s speech. Consolation letter from the Kupat HaTamuchui of Rabbi Uziel. Overall fine condition. * Postcards [3 leaves]. “Siyum HaSefer” from the series of “B’Chutzot Yerushalayim” by Gur Aryeh, Bezalel, 1933. Postcard, the Kedma illegal immigrant ship, the first ship of the ZIM company to sail between Marseilles and Genoa to Israel and back, 1947. Postcard, New Years, IDF, beginning of the 1950s. Overall very fine condition.
Poster Taarucha Matmedet shel Melacha, Association of Artisans and Light Industry, (Hitachdut Baalei Melacha VeTaasiya Zeira). Jerusalem, 1950-1960. 46 x 64 cm. The beginnings of the Association of Work and Industry in Israel (Hitachdut HaMelacha VeHataasiya BeYisrael) was in 1908, as a center for artisans which was organized by Menachem Sheinkin in Tel Aviv. In the year 1954, all of the associations of artisans were united into the Hitachdut Baalei Melacha VeTaasiya Zeira. Designer: Margolin. Light tears with a loss of material. Completed artistically. In good condition.
Colored poster, Visit Palestine, from a series by the Tourist Association of Palestine, Franz Krausz, 1936. 82×55 cm. Lithograph. Illustration depicts Jerusalem in the 1930s in vivid colors; the Dome of the Rock, parks and alleys and the homes of Jerusalem in the background. This work earned artist Franz Krausz much renown. The poster was printed by the Tourist Association of Palestine which hired Krausz to promote Zionist tourism in Palestine. Paradoxically, this poster is used today for pro-Palestinian propaganda. Krausz (1905-1998) was raised in Austria. He learned art and design and worked in Berlin. When the Nazis rose to power, he and his wife immigrated to Palestine in 1934 and he started working for Dubek and Elite. Within a wood frame with matting and glass. 100×72 cm., including the frame. Light creases, fine-very fine condition.
Large, colored poster, “Mizrach” from the Eitz Chaim and Bikur Cholim institutions. Monson press, end of the 1930s. Lithographic print. Vivid colors. 50×65 cm. Large, advertisement poster based on an earlier poster from the beginning of the century. In this newer version, the pictures of the holy cities were switched with pictures symbolizing the transition to the new city of Jerusalem: Eitz Chaim institutions, Bikur Cholim and the Knesset Yisrael neighborhood. The printing press also moved outside of the Old City walls. Some pictures from the original poster remain: pictures of the tombs of the dynasty of David, Rachel’s Tomb and the Temple Mount at center. This poster was apparently distributed as a gift to donors to the joint fund for the hospital and yeshiva which was operated by a fundraiser in America. Small tears in a number of folds. Fine condition.
Election Poster for Yitzhak Grinboim. The First Knesset, [1949]. 34 x 48 cm. Color lithograph, illustration of soldiers, camp and ships anchored in the background of the text. Published by Lito, Aviva, Montifiori Neighborhood, Tel Aviv. For more information relating to Yitzhak Grinboim, please refer to the Hebrew text. Light tears with missing material. Completed artistically. In good-very good condition.
Colorful and artistic Mizrach sign decorated with Hebrew verses. Prague. End of 19th Century. 55 x 38 cm. Printed in gold and color, illustrations of the ten tribes, ten commandments, the Kotel (Western Wall), Kohen Gadol (High Priest) dressed with the Choshen (breastplate) and colorful clothes, Moshe Rabeinu with the tablets of the covenant. Verses translated into German, with Latin letters. Published by Samuel W. Pascheles – the famous printer from Prague. Stuck on linen material for preservation purposes. In excellent condition.
Collection of colorful posters of the settlements and the JNF [5], before and after the establishment of the State of Israel. *”Our strength is on the rise- leading up to the 28 of Tishrei, 5702 elections”, 1941, 62×95 cm. Damaged in its upper part, moderate condition. *”Summer camps for amateur teen art”, Ministry of Education, the 50’s, 34×49 cm. Very fine condition. *”Citizen asking: M. Argov”, Poalei Agudat Israel, 50’s, 48×68 cm. Fold marks, filing holes, fine condition. *”A decade for Israel”, Adulam factory- JNF, 1958, 46×68, fine condition. *”Corazin Reads”, JNF, 1963, 35×50 cm. Very fine condition.
Di Sedra. Pamphlets on the Weekly Parshah with explanations and Midrashim on the parshah, edited by Rabbi Pinchas Elishberg. Riga. 1933-4. About 25 leaflets on the weekly parshah, in Yiddish. Collected and printed by Rabbi Pinchas Elishberg, author of Encyclopedia Ivrit Shleimah – Yiddishe Groise Encyclopedia. Rabbi Elishberg, was born in Mir Russia, in the 1930’s. He lived in Riga, and was killed in the Holocaust. Rare pamphlets.
Series of color-illustrated posters, maps, pictures and explanations. IDF, published by the General Staff of the IDF. 1968. Five posters. Measure: 56×83 cm. The posters describe: the War of Independence, Sinai Campaign, Reprisal Operations, 1957-1967, Six-Day War. Designed and illustrated by Meir HaLevi. Very fine condition.
A large collection of historical excerpts from the press including interesting information about important events in the Chareidi community from the 1920’s to the 1970’s. About 30 issues and excerpts from various newspapers, Hamevasser, Hamodia, Halapid Neirot Shabbat, Yiddishe Vort, Hachaim Das Leben, Das Torah Leben, Zgerzsher Yiddishe Shtimeh, Haeidah, Haatid, Shearim, Digleinu, Hachaim, and more. From the 20’s until the 70’s, most of the issues are from the 30’s until the 50’s. Includes, among the rest, a collection of newspapers about: the state of health of the Admor of Gur, the arrival of the Admor Rebbe Aharon of Belz to Eretz Yisrael, the third convention of Agudat Yisrael – Jerusalem, [1941], the deaths of: Rabbi Yosef Chaim Zonnenfeld, Rabbi Chaim Ozer Grodzinski, the Admors of Belz, of Hosiatin, and of Chortkov. A collection of newspapers from the years of the Holocaust about what was happening to the communities in Poland. A large and important collection, in a folder. Generally in good condition.
De Joodsche jeugdkrant ‘Betsalel’. [Newspaper of the Jewish Youth] edited by M. de Hond. Amsterdam. 1929-1934. Five volumes. 25 cm. Dutch. Jewish, Dutch weekly. Blessings and prayers, Jewish history, articles regarding kashrut, photographs, advertisements, sections for children and youth – poems, riddles, lectures in Hebrew and more. The weekly was published for seven years; here are issues for five of them. Nice bindings. Thin paper. Fine condition.
Tevuna, periodical of Torah and Mussar matters, edited by Rabbi Yisrael Zissel Paltin-Davortz, sections Aleph, Gimmel – Zayin. Jerusalem, 5701-5707 [1940-1947], with additions. Torah periodical containing Torah and Mussar articles with news from a life of Torah and Mussar. For details of the volumes see the Hebrew text. Original bindings. In good to very good condition.
* Me’asef. Divided into two sections. 1. Current Events and Scientific Articles. 2. Critique, dreams and poems, edited by L. Rabinowitz. St. Petersburg, 1902. No others printed. 198, 80, 48, [1]: 292, 56, IV [2] pages, 24 cm. With an additional printed jacket title page. The Me’asef was edited by the same editor as HaMeilitz. It includes philosophy, Jewish history, critique and more. Articles by: Ch. N. Bialik, Yehuda Steinberg, Micha Josef Berdyczewski, Shaul Tchernichovsky, and others. The title page jacket includes a list of books for sale by the HaMeilitz editorial staff. Very fine condition. * HaGoren. Literary and scientific compilation. Edited by L. Rabinowitz. St. Petersburg, 1898. 88 pages. Some copies have picture plates. Bound with: * HaOsem. Literary and scientific compilation, edited by L. Rabinowitz. St. Petersburg, 1897. Supplement to HaMeilitz. * HaGat. Literary and scientific compilation, edited by L. Rabinowitz. St. Petersburg, 1897. Supplement to HaMeilitz. Minimal worming holes. Fine condition
