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Divrei HaYamim L'Zion B'Russia from 1880-1888, by Ephraim Deinard, Kearny N. Dz. Parts one and two in one volume. Separate title page for each part.
The book relates the internal political history of the various sects of Russian Jewry, with personal, individual sarcastic reference to influential personalities, most of whom Deinard had a personal relationship with. At the beginning of part 2 is the "An elegy on the death of our master, the leader of the Jewish exile, the president and savior of Israel at their time of sorrow, rebuilder of the ruins of Zion, Binyamin son of Yaakov, Dr. Theodore Herzl." An elegy on the Herzl's death in 1904, during the publication of the book.
Ephraim Deinard [1846-1930], bibliographer, historian, and polemicist. One of the greatest bibliographers of the modern age. Known as a provocative author who wrote indiscriminately and with no inhibitions in criticism of people widely regarded as authority figures.
12, 155, 20, 64 pages. 17 cm.
Stains, fine condition.
Collection of caricatures by Yehoshua Edri, arranged by Yosef Vinitzky, Tamula publishing.
The book collects the caricatures from newspapers of the time, made by Revisionist artist Yehoshua Edri (1911-1966). They generally take aim at the Zionist institutions, Jewish Agency, Dovid ben Gurion, Chaim Weizmann, the Shomer HaTzair and more.
62 [2] pages. 18x25 cm.
Album with lace, minimal stains. Overall fine condition.
Booklet published to mark the opening of the port to travellers on the 22nd of Adar 1, 1932, after two years of enthusiastic pioneering work, beginning with the unloading of bags of cement on the sand dunes on the shore through the opening ceremony in the presence of Haim Weizmann and the High Commissioner.
The booklet includes many photos that depict the process of establishing the port, including the building of the breakwater, pier, storage areas and motorboat for passengers - the first manufactured in Palestine, and the mass celebration on opening day. In addition, it includes a detailed review of the various stages of building the port, a short list of dates significant in its development, and many advertisments and greetings from public and private bodies in honor of the opening ceremonies of the first Jewish port.
Binding designed by Shamir, Hebrew and English.
Light fold in the corner of the binding, remains of glue on the top section. Fine condition.
Invitation personally signed by the Prime Minister of Israel, David ben Gurion, with relevant background material.
Invitation to the celebration of volunteerism during the Second World War - ten years since the Jewish Brigade went to the front. Tel Aviv, 1955. The invitation was sent to Mr. Yaakov Rivkin [a Brigade prisoner of war] and returned to him with the autograph of David ben Gurion.
Includes an official letter from the Bureau of the Minister of Defense: "As per your request, we are hereby returning your invitation to the march commemorating a decade of the Jewish Brigade, signed by the Minister of Defense, Mr. D. Ben Gurion."
Additionally includes the official booklet B'Shlichut Ha'am V'Hamoledet published by the committee for the celebration of volunteerism in March 1955, with an expansive review of the history of the Jewish Brigade. [The booklet was given out at the festivities that took place that year.]
3 items. Fine condition.
Issue 1 of Iton Rishmi, the HaPoel Ha'Tzair printing press, Tel Aviv 5/14/1948. Printed by the Provisional Government.
In this issue is the declaration of the State of Israel, the historical proofs which justify its existence as a state, and the State's fundamental principles. On page 4 is a proclamation from the Provisional State Council regarding the State's powers and the nullification of the White Paper.
4 pages, 32 cm.
A few tears in the margins which have been professionally restored.
Fine condition.
Propaganda on behalf of Sephardic immigrants issued by Beit HaRasha"l, Jerusalem, 1960s. English.
Vivid description of the social and mental difficulties faced by those who immigrated from the Sephardic countries[North Africa, and other countries]. The writer depicts the typical immigrant with two choices before him: to be a leader worthy of his community, or to be a gang leader. "We want Moshe to become a communal leader when he grows up, not a gang leader."
The writer describes the daily schedule of an immigrant who finishes his work in the afternoon, spends the rest of his day with nothing to do, and - with no other choice - ends up in the streets...The solution to the problem is joining "Beit HaRasha"l" in Jerusalem, where there are extended study hours, a high-quality dorm and emphasis on self-actualization.
[10] pages. Not in the National Library.
Very fine condition.
Dan Gottleib was a student in the Reali School in Haifa in 1971 and chose to write his end-of-year essay on Dr. Mengele. He asked a few noted politicians to help him with information that was not at his disposable, including Menachem Begin, David Ben Gurion, Noach Kliger - editor of Yediot Achronot, Minister of Justice Uzi Sivan, Dr. Bar Zohar and others.
This is a file in which Dan preserved his correspondence with these personalities. It includes responses signed by Menachem Began: "I know that some outstanding details regarding that two-legged beast named Dr. Mengele are in the hands of Mr. Tuvia Friedman, head of the Institute of Documentation of Nazi War Crimes...as to a meeting, I would be happy to keep it. But, for the next two weeks I have a lot of work, primarily on the background on the historic debate, which suddenly awoken within us...and I am soon to leave the country for the ..." [In addition to the interesting topic, one can appreciate Begin's modest manner that enabled him to share current political affairs with a young boy.]
In an additional response, Minister of Justice Uzi Sivan wrote: "in regards to the judicial perspective, I think that you should study the "Nazis and Nazi collaborators law". In all, you need to write your thesis, and not about the Minister of Justice..." Along with other letters on the subject.
Additionally includes original letters with the answers from various politicians, along with the complete thesis written with their input, printed by stencil, titled "Dr. Mengele, doctor of death in the Auschwitz camp." [1] 24, [3] pages, 27 cm.
This work profoundly influenced the Institute for Documentation in Haifa. They printed 120 copies that were distributed amongst research institutions, libraries, archives and schools in the country. This work is not in the National Library.
Four textbooks stamped with a special stamp: "A gift for the Cyprus exiles, the Committee for the Cyprus Exiles".
* Sefer HaK'tiv, published by Omanut, 1948.
* Physika L'Talmidim, published by Mitzpeh, 1943.
* Chayei Adam, published by Ever, 1947.
* Physika L'Talmidim, published by Yosef Sreberk, Tel Aviv, 1940's.
During the years 1945-8, the British exiled the illegal immigrants who reached Israel by boat to Cyprus. Efforts were made by those in Israel to provide the exiles with study materials in the internment camps. The books before us were sent especially for them and stamped with a special stamp. We know of only very few books and booklets with this stamp that have survived.
Varying sizes and condition, moderate-fine overall condition.
A declaration of mourning published in Eretz Yisrael immediately after the death of Shlomo Chaimson.
Stencil print with decorative print. "On the 25th of Elul, 1948, Shlomo Chaimson was killed by a British soldier when he tried to escape the Cyprus internment camp." This notice was apparently printed in Palestine, shortly after his death.
"Shlomo Chaimson, member of the Shomer HaTzair, was shot and killed on the night of the 29th of September, 1948, as he escaped the internment camp." Includes the text: "The exiles of Cyprus are groaning in the internment camps, and their eyes look to the distance but there is no salvation or deliverance....in his aim to reach Palestine, Chaimson was killled. The bullet of the murderers detached the wick of his young life...."
Not in the National Library.
[1] leaf, 21x31 cm.
Fine condition.
Tatzpit. For pioneering Zonism - for fighting socialism - for love of nations. An internal newspaper of the Shomer HaTzair group, stencil printing with illustrations.
Alongside text of a pioneering nature which summarizes the successes of the Jewish settlement in Israel and future plans, are a number of columns written by those exiled to detention camps in Cyprus ["Our life in the camps in Cyprus are hard. Dozens and hundreds of dangers are waiting for us at every step and casting a trap for our legs...the life of prison, of exile, is weighing down on us more and more, it has become a burden which can no longer be carried... due to our state as prisoners in the island of Cyprus, it is forbidden for us to take any action which will provide the British with an excuse to use their weapons..."]. There are also the plans of the "Committee for the Cyprus Exiles", and more.
A rare publication, which does not appear in the National Library.
11 leaves written on one side, 31 cm.
Fine condition.
Collection of [13] books inscribed and autographed by Israeli leaders and politicians, most on books that they authored.
Inscriptions from:
Zalman Shazar [inscription on his Kochavei Boker]; Pinchas Lavon; Teddy Kollek; Avigdor Kahalani; Moshe Kol; Shmuel Flatto-Sharon; Prof. Ben Zion Dinur; Aba Achimeir; Menachem Alon [on his Chakika Datit]; Yitzchak Warfel; Yaakov Tzur [inscriptions on two of his works]; and Aryeh [Lova] Eliav [on his Eretz HaZvi].
Varying sizes and conditions, overall very fine condition.
"Devar HaMefaked [Commanders words]". A military leaf published by the headquarters of the "Blue Forces" in the IDF in 1952.
The leaf aims to raise the soldiers' motivation for the new method of warfare which will primarily take place in enemy territory, in contrast to the preventative approach within Israeli territory which had previously been prevalent. "Your job is to appear like crushing combatant forces...who are prepared, upon receiving the command, to begin a daring operation into enemy ground...you have been used to operating in a different environment, and you will now find yourselves in territories which are like a foreign country for you...".
The leaf also mocks the "Green Army" - the branch which operates according to the old means of warfare. It also contains a cartoon with the "Green crushing units" on one side, depicted in a sloppy, weak and unprofessional manner, with unprofessional weaponry, with "our forces" on the other side, depicted as orderly, strong and straight-backed soldiers holding advanced rifles.
[1] leaf [printed on both sides], 28 cm. Aging stains. Folding marks.