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LARGE BEAUTIFUL MAP OF ERETZ YISRAEL
WAR OF INDEPENDENCE CEASEFIRE LINES
'HOMELAND KNOWLEDGE FOR THE YOUTH'
1964, JERUSALEM, ISRAEL
RESERVE: $1700 (estimate $2200-$2500)
A vibrant and highly detailed cartographic treasure, this mid 20th Century educational map of Eretz Yisrael was created to inspire pride and familiarity with the Jewish Homeland among Israel’s youth. Entitled “A Map for the Knowledge of the Homeland for the Youth and the People,” it was prepared by noted educators David Benbeneshti, M.A. and Ben-Zion Luria, M.A., and officially approved by the Enoch Education Department for use in Israeli schools. Published in Jerusalem and printed by the Surveying Division in August 1964, the map is a rich tapestry of color and detail. It prominently displays Jewish settlements, key cities, and geographical landmarks while clearly delineating the Green Line borders established in 1949 at the conclusion of Israel’s War of Independence. The map’s design reflects the optimistic, nation-building spirit of the young State of Israel—part educational tool, part patriotic art. Its large scale and striking use of color make it not only a historical document, but also a visually captivating display piece that speaks to the era’s emphasis on homeland knowledge, Zionist values, and the unshakable bond between the Land and the People of Israel. A rare survivor from mid-20th century Israeli schoolrooms, this piece stands as a testament to the formative years of the state—when maps were more than geography; they were blueprints of a nation’s dreams. This artifact deserves to be framed and hung with honor. 37.5 x 26in; In Excellent Condition
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ALBERT EINSTEIN'S
'THE THEORY OF RELATIVITY'
FIRST HEBREW TRANSLATION
'AL TORAT HAYACHASIYUT'
1929, TEL AVIV, ERETZ YISRAEL
RESERVE: $1000 (estimate $1600-$1900)
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In 1929, in the young, bustling Jewish city of Tel Aviv, a remarkable milestone in the revival of Hebrew took place: the first-ever Hebrew edition of Albert Einstein’s The Theory of Relativity. Published by Dvir and translated “with the author’s permission” by Ya’akov Greenburg, this work brought one of the most revolutionary scientific ideas of the 20th century into the language of the Bible. A fine frontispiece portrait by the legendary artist Hermann Struck graces its opening pages. First published in German in 1916 and aimed at the educated layman, Relativity: The Special and the General Theory reshaped modern science, explaining in elegant clarity Einstein’s Special and General Theories and their implications for cosmology. The Hebrew edition carried an even deeper symbolism — an intellectual bridge between modern physics and the ancient tongue of the Jewish People. In the book’s introduction appears a moving personal statement from Einstein himself: “The appearance of this book in the language of our ancestors fills my heart with special joy… It now stands ready to absorb into itself everything that humanity finds interesting, serving as an important factor in our aspiration for cultural self-existence.” This rare example is the finest we have ever encountered — still bound in its original printed wrappers, uncut, and thus never opened or read in nearly a century. A pristine relic of both scientific history and the cultural rebirth of the Jewish People in their Land. Just six years before this publication, in February 1923, Albert Einstein visited the Land of Israel for the first and only time. Over 12 momentous days, he traveled from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, Haifa, and Tiberias, lecturing on his theory, laying the cornerstone for the Hebrew University on Mount Scopus, and receiving honorary citizenship from the people of Tel Aviv. He met with Zionist leaders such as Menachem Ussishkin and visited the Technion in Haifa, expressing his belief that both intellectual achievement and practical development were vital to the Jewish national project. Einstein’s enduring connection to the Hebrew University and his decision to see his landmark work appear in Hebrew were natural outgrowths of that inspirational visit. 8.5 x 5.75in; 102 Pages, In Excellent Condition
EIM HABANIM SEMEICHA, 1ST ED.
RABBI YISSACHAR SHLOMO TEICHTAL
PRINTED DURING THE HOLOCAUST
1943, PUBLISHED IN BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
RESERVE: $3800 (estimate $4400-$4700)
This is the exceedingly rare first edition of Eim HaBanim Semeicha (A Joyful Mother of Children), the magnum opus of Rabbi Yissachar Shlomo Teichtal, printed in Budapest by Meshal (Zalman) Katz Katzburg in 1943–1944, as the fires of the Holocaust raged across Europe. The subtitle declares its purpose: "On Our Redemption and the Redemption of Our Souls from This Last Exile." Composed in an attic while the author was in hiding from the Nazis, this monumental work passionately calls for Aliyah, love of Eretz Yisrael, and unity among the Jewish People — even between the devout and the secular. With only his phenomenal memory to draw upon, Rabbi Teichtal filled the Hebrew book with hundreds of citations from Tanach, Talmud, Midrash, Rishonim, and Acharonim, creating an unparalleled Torah-based defense of rebuilding the Land of Israel. What makes this volume so extraordinary is not only its scholarship but its courage. Rabbi Teichtal, once a staunch anti-Zionist Chassid of the Munkatsher Rebbe, openly retracted his earlier views, writing that the Jewish People’s tragedy in the Holocaust was bound up with their failure to return to the Land. He issued an urgent, uncompromising rebuke to the rabbinic establishment — including Agudat Israel — for not joining the Zionist enterprise before it was too late. His words were prophetic: “Those who toil and build have the influence, and they are the masters of the Land… I do not know if [the Haredim] will ever be able to vindicate themselves before the heavenly court for not participating in the movement to rebuild the Land.” Printing of this first edition began in Tevet 5703 (1943) and concluded on Chanukah 5704 (1944), mere months before the German occupation of Hungary and the destruction of Hungarian Jewry. Rabbi Teichtal himself was caught in Slovakia in early 1945, deported, and brutally murdered by the Nazis on a transport train — his life ending, but his voice immortalized in these pages. Today, Eim HaBanim Semeicha remains the most comprehensive Torah treatise on Eretz Yisrael, Jewish redemption, and unity ever written. Its call is as urgent in our generation as it was in 1943: to end Jewish division, to return Home, and to rebuild. This book is not merely a historical artifact — it is a living prophecy, a spiritual clarion call, and a testament to Jewish resilience. This first edition has its original printed paper covers (front and back) present, slightly loose with spine loss, and minor wear to covers consistent with age surviving the Shoah. A museum-worthy piece — printed under Nazi occupation, in the shadow of extermination, yet filled with an unshakable faith in the Jewish future in the Land of Israel. 9 x 5in; 360 Pages, In Good but aged condition
FIRST ISRAELI ASTRONAUT ILAN RAMON
NASA SPACE SHUTTLE WOOD MODEL
WITH MEMORIAL POEM PLAQUE
EARLY 21ST CENTURY, ISRAEL
RESERVE: $1500 (estimate $2200-$2400)
This poignant and evocative piece honors one of Israel’s greatest modern heroes — Colonel Ilan Ramon (1954–2003), Israel Air Force fighter pilot, Operation Opera veteran, and the first Israeli astronaut. A finely crafted wooden model of the NASA Space Shuttle is mounted with a brass plaque inscribed in Hebrew with a touching commemorative poem to Ramon, capturing the national grief and enduring pride felt at his loss. Born Ilan Wolferman in Ramat Gan to a family deeply marked by the Holocaust — his mother and grandmother were Auschwitz survivors, and his father’s family fled Nazi Germany in 1935 — Ramon embodied the resilience and achievement of the reborn Jewish state. From humble beginnings in Be’er Sheva, he rose through the ranks of the Israeli Air Force, eventually flying A-4 Skyhawks, Mirage IIICs, F-4 Phantoms, and F-16s. In 1981, as the youngest pilot on the mission, he participated in Operation Opera, the daring Israeli strike that destroyed Iraq’s Osiraq nuclear reactor, eliminating a potential existential threat to the Jewish people. In 1997, Ramon was selected by NASA as a payload specialist. For six years, he trained in Houston, preparing for the STS-107 mission aboard Columbia. During that mission in January 2003, he worked tirelessly alongside his international crew to conduct 80 experiments, while also carrying deeply symbolic items into space — a tiny Torah rescued from Bergen-Belsen, a drawing by a child murdered in Auschwitz, and a barbed-wire mezuzah, transforming the flight into a spiritual as well as scientific journey. “I feel I am representing all Jews and all Israelis,” he said before launch. Tragically, Columbia was lost during re-entry on February 1, 2003, just 16 minutes before landing. Ramon was posthumously awarded the United States Congressional Space Medal of Honor — the only non-American ever to receive it — as well as the NASA Space Flight Medal and the Distinguished Public Service Medal. The heartfelt poem engraved on the plaque speaks directly to the loss and the love of a nation: a mixture of pride, grief, and the unbroken Israeli spirit. Together, the shuttle model and inscription form not only a memorial, but also an inspiration — a reminder to reach for the stars without losing sight of the values and history we carry with us. A rare and meaningful artifact linking Israel’s pioneering spirit in both the skies and in space, and an enduring tribute to the man who carried the Jewish people’s story beyond Earth’s horizon. 12 x 5.5in; In Good Condition
WAR OF INDEPENDENCE SEGULA FOR SOLDIERS
KABBALISTIC TEXT DEFEATING ISRAEL'S ENEMIES
1948, PUBLISHED IN JERUSALEM, ISRAEL
RESERVE: $1800 (estimate $2400-$2700)
In the spring of 1948, as Jewish fighters in the hills of Jerusalem faced the crucible of Israel’s War of Independence, their courage was fortified not only by rifles and grit, but also by the deep wellsprings of faith that had sustained the Jewish People for millennia. In those desperate days, as convoys fought their way to break the siege of Jerusalem and the Haganah defended every stone of the ancient city, this miniature booklet — a sacred segula — was passed from hand to hand among the soldiers. Printed in Jerusalem during the war, it was published by the Emet v’Shalom Kabbalist Yeshiva as a talisman drawn from an ancient kabbalistic manuscript, said to have been transmitted from the days of Moshe Rabbeinu himself. Its promise was bold: to empower the Jewish soldier to overcome and defeat his enemies. On its cover appears a modified flag of Israel, a defiant symbol of the still-unrealized state whose rebirth these men and women were fighting for. Inside, the back of the title page bears an evocative illustration of Rachel’s Tomb — the resting place of the matriarch who, according to tradition, weeps for her children and intercedes on their behalf — surrounded by holy verses and sacred Names of God. To hold this booklet in 1948 was to carry the hopes of an entire people condensed into a palm-sized vessel. For the young men of the Haganah patrolling the streets of Jerusalem, and for the convoys daring the treacherous road to the city, it was more than paper and ink. It was a reminder that the Jewish struggle in that moment was part of an unbroken chain — the same chain that had carried the Israelites from Egypt, through exile, through the pogroms and persecutions of Europe, to this singular moment of return and redemption. The War of Independence was fought against overwhelming odds. Jerusalem was under siege, its Jewish neighborhoods shelled and starved, its residents uncertain whether they would see another day. Yet, inspired by the courage of their forebears and by faith in the God of Israel, these fighters held the line. In May 1948, the dream became reality: the State of Israel was declared, and the flag — once a symbol on the cover of a soldier’s booklet — flew proudly over the Land. Today, the National Library of Israel safeguards an identical copy of this rare historic piece in its archives. This offering is more than a collectible — it is a witness to the spiritual and physical heroism of Israel’s birth. To own it is to hold in your hands a tangible relic from the days when Jerusalem’s defenders stood between the Jewish people and annihilation, armed with both weapons and words of prayer. By bringing this booklet into your home, you do more than preserve a piece of history — you affirm that the spirit that built Israel in 1948 is alive today. You connect with the generations who prayed, fought, and sacrificed for the Jewish future. And through your bid, you strengthen the very causes they fought for — the survival, dignity, and flourishing of the Jewish People in their Land. 3.3 x 2in; 8 Pages, In Good Condition with minor discoloration
RAV AVRAHAM YITZHAK HACOHEN KOOK
ORIGINAL PHOTO TEACHING TORAH
+ HIS 'JAFFA GRAND RABBI' CARD
EARLY 20TH CENTURY, ERETZ YISRAEL
RESERVE: $2600 (estimate $3000-$3800)
In the early years of the 20th Century, before the skyline of Tel Aviv was pierced by towers, before its boulevards filled with cafés and the sound of Hebrew reborn as a living tongue, the heart of the Jewish national revival beat in the ancient port city of Yafo. Here, amidst the narrow alleys, orange groves, and bustling markets, the new and the old collided — Yemenite Jews freshly arrived from Sana’a, Hasidim from Poland, Sephardi families rooted in the city for centuries, and young secular pioneers from Russia who had traded the pen for the plow. At the spiritual helm of this diverse, restless, idealistic community stood Rav Avraham Yitzchak HaKohen Kook, the Chief Rabbi of Yafo and the surrounding colonies — a man who saw in this unlikely mixture not chaos, but the first shimmering light of redemption. The rare artifacts offered here — an original photograph of Rav Kook, gavel in hand, addressing the public with words of Torah in Eretz Yisrael, and his personal “A.I. Kouk de Jaffa & Colonies (Palestine)” postal card— are physical echoes of that extraordinary time. The stationary is more than paper; it is the calling card of a spiritual leader whose jurisdiction stretched from the thriving port to the fledgling agricultural settlements of Petach Tikva, Rishon LeZion, and Rehovot. On it he penned letters to farmers, merchants, and world leaders alike, weaving halacha, hope, and unity into every line. The photograph, equally evocative, captures the force of his presence — a Rav who could silence a hall with his words and ignite the hearts of both the pious and the skeptical. When Rav Kook arrived in Yafo in 1904, Tel Aviv did not yet exist. Six years later, the first plots of sand north of Yafo were divided to establish Ahuzat Bayit, the seed of the first Hebrew city. Rav Kook, though rooted in ancient Torah, embraced the historic moment unfolding before him. He welcomed the builders, writers, and farmers — even those far from religious observance — seeing in their labor a hidden holiness, part of a divine plan to restore the Jewish People to its land. He established the Tachkemoni school, blending Torah study with secular subjects, an unprecedented educational model for the Yishuv. He defended the agricultural settlements through the halachic innovation of Heter Mechira during Shemitah, ensuring their survival in times of hardship. And in the evenings, in his modest quarters above the Sha’arei Torah study hall on Achva Street, he would write — Orot, Orot HaKodesh, and other works that continue to illuminate Jewish thought to this day. The Yafo of Rav Kook’s tenure was a crossroads of history. Ottoman rule gave way to the British Mandate; the waves of Aliyah swelled with Jews escaping pogroms and persecution; the Hebrew press flourished; debates raged in cafés and synagogues alike over the soul of the new society. Through it all, Rav Kook stood as both shepherd and prophet — advocating for the sanctity of the land, urging unity between the devout and the secular, and articulating a vision in which the ploughshare and the prayer book were equally instruments of redemption. To hold this photograph and card is to hold the pulse of that era. It is to stand with Rav Kook on the threshold of modern Tel Aviv, gazing north to the sand dunes that would become Rothschild Boulevard, and south to the ancient stones of Yafo’s harbor where Jonah once set sail. It is to feel the weight of his gavel as he presided over matters of Torah and communal life, and to sense the ink flowing across the cream-colored paper of his official correspondence — ink that carried the voice of the Land’s Chief Rabbi to every corner of the Yishuv. These are not merely collector’s pieces; they are keys to a doorway in time. They are proof that the Jewish People's return to our Land was not only a political movement, but a spiritual awakening led by giants whose foresight reached beyond their years. In acquiring them, the winning bidder becomes a guardian of this legacy — joining the long chain of those who, like Rav Kook himself, have worked to bind together heaven and earth, Torah and nation, past and future, all in the eternal embrace of Am Yisrael in Eretz Yisrael. Photograph 5.25 x 3.25in; Both in Good Condition with minor discoloration consistent with age
IDF'S FIRST PASSOVER HAGADAH INCLUDING
BLESSING TO INDEPENDENCE WAR SOLDIERS BY
CHIEF MILITARY RABBI GENERAL SHLOMO GOREN
1949, PUBLISHED IN JERUSALEM, ISRAEL
RESERVE: $1500 (estimate $2200-$2400)
The unit of the Military Rabbinate was created at the same time as the Israel Defense Forces in 1948. The Chief Military Rabbi, appointed by the Chief of Staff, is the highest religious authority in the IDF and advises the Chief of Staff on matters relating to religion. According to the law, a representative of the rabbinate must be present in each IDF unit. These representatives are in charge of all religious aspects according to the needs and traditions of the soldiers. This is the IDF"s first Hagadah printed after the creation of the Jewish State by the first Chief Rabbi of the army, who was then still known by his original family name, Rabbi Shlomo Goronczik, a year later changed to 'Goren'. Then also a Brigadier General, the Chief Rabbi opens the Hagadah with a heartfelt blessing to both the soldiers who recently finished the grueling battles of the War of Independence, and an added blessing to the IDF's top commanders. "To the soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces wherever you are! After two thousand years of both physical and spiritual slavery, this is the first time that we celebrate the holiday of Passover - the holiday of freedom, from real freedom, national freedom, political freedom, and spiritual freedom. The light of redemption and redemption that appeared in the skies of Israel in the darkness of Egypt has shone upon us anew. And as when we left Egypt, we saw the wonders of God, in the heroics of the war of liberation that we waged in our holy land. Carry high the banner of freedom and splendor that was purchased by you with supreme courage and great devotion, until we are worthy to witness the vision of complete redemption, and to celebrate the holiday of Passover in the Temple of God in Jerusalem, the capital, built on a mound. B"H To the Chief of Staff, the General Staff, commanders and soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces! On the eve of the first Independence Day in the State of Israel, I extend a holiday blessing. This holiday served as a ray of light and encouragement to our people throughout the dark days of exile. It reminded us of the wonders of our exodus from Egypt to freedom and freedom. It strengthened the faith in the Rock of Israel and its Redeemer, who will bring us out of slavery to redemption. This faith is what filled the defenders and liberators of the homeland with the strength and the power to stand bravely, adorned with majesty and glory, in all the difficult campaigns. We honor this holiday today as a symbol of the fulfillment of the vision of our prophets and a great lever for the gathering of our scattered people in a homeland built from freedom and preserving our eternal values." 8 x 5.5in; 30 Pages, In Good Condition with appropriate Seder used wine stains
RABBI GOREN SHOFAR BLOWING AT THE KOTEL
ICONIC PHOTO WITH SIX-DAY WAR PARATROOPERS
FAMED PHOTOGRAPHER DAVID RUBINGER
JUNE 7 1967, JERUSALEM, ISRAEL
RESERVE: $3200 (estimate $3800-$4200)
When at the height of the 1967 Six-Day War, brigade commander Motta Gur was given the order to take the Old City, IDF Military Chief Rabbi General Shlomo Goren sprinted straight toward the Lions’ Gate. Paratroopers were spread out along both sides of the road, with heavy artillery raining down incessantly. At the gate, a bus was on fire, and a tank had stalled. “Rabbi Goren, you’ll get yourself killed,” a battalion commander shouted. “Come with us and stick close to the wall.” “I’m the highest-ranking officer here,” the Chief Rabbi, replied. “You can’t make me do anything.” Goren had in mind the Biblical practice of blowing a horn in the heat of battle. In the Book of Numbers, God instructs the Israelites: “and if you go to war in your land, against the enemy that oppresses you, then you shall blow an alarm with the trumpets; and you shall be remembered before the Lord your God and you shall be saved from your enemies.” Drawing closer to the Lions’ Gate, Rav Goren began blowing the shofar. The Israeli troops reached the tank that had been stuck, blocking the entrance to the Temple Mount. So Goren climbed it and slid down the other side. Making his way to the site of the Temple, in between blasting the shofar, he prayed-shouted to the soldiers, “In the name of God, take action and succeed. In the name of God, liberate Jerusalem, go up and be successful.” The Old City was recaptured by the IDF. Jerusalem was reunified. When the dust had settled, Goren headed from the Temple Mount down to the Kotel. A minyan was gathered. There the rabbi recited Kaddish for the soldiers who had fallen in battle. Someone made an audio recording. Paratroopers can be heard crying as the prayer ends. Rav Goren then blew the shofar, while famed photographer David Rubinger was able to capture this historic moment for us all. David Rubinger was one of the important photographers who worked in the State of Israel in the first decades of its existence. Born in Vienna, Austria, in 1924, he made Aliyah in 1939. In the years 1942-1945 he served in the British Army, as part of the Jewish Brigade. Between the years 1954-2001 he was an official photographer for TIME and also photographed independently for newspapers in Israel and around the world. In 1997 Rubinger won the Israel Prize. This period print from his studio is as iconic today as it was when the Temple Mount & Kotel came back into our hands. 7.25x 4.52in; In Very Good condition
IDF TRENCH ART HANNUKIAH MENORAH
CARTRIDGE SHELL ON OLIVE WOOD BASE
CIRCA SIX-DAY WAR, ISRAEL
RESERVE: $1200 (estimate $1700-$2000)
Forged from the remnants of battle and mounted upon a base of Eretz Yisrael olive wood, this remarkable Hanukkiah carries the soul of a miraculous era. Its aged patina reflects the decades since the Six-Day War — a time when Israel’s very existence hung in the balance, and in just six astonishing days, the Jewish nation emerged victorious and reunited with the heart of its Homeland. Created from a military cartridge by the hands or inspiration of those who served, this is a prime example of IDF trench art — transforming the instruments of war into vessels of light. In the story of Hanukkah, the Maccabees reclaimed the Temple and rekindled the menorah against impossible odds. In 1967, the IDF reclaimed Jerusalem, the Kotel, and the holiest sites of our people. The parallel is as powerful as it is poetic. The olive wood base speaks of peace, continuity, and our unbreakable connection to the Land of Israel. The cartridge body stands as a symbol of Jewish self-defense, courage, and the willingness to protect our people — from the days of Judah Maccabee to the soldiers of the modern State. In those euphoric days following the Six-Day War, Jews across the world — from Tel Aviv to New York, from Paris to Buenos Aires — danced in the streets, sang Hatikvah with tears in their eyes, and dreamed of returning to a strong, united Jewish Homeland. This Hanukkiah is not just a ritual object; it is a piece of that history, a tangible link to the generation that saw ancient prophecy unfold before their very eyes. 10.5 x 5in base; In Good Condition with aged patina
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ART NOUVEAU PASSOVER SEDER PLATE
CZECH PORCELAIN WITH FINE GILT
1920S, KARLSBAD, CZECHOSLOVAKIA
RESERVE: $1600 (estimate $1900-$2200)
The Art Nouveau movement began in 1890 with the goal of modernizing design and abandoning the classical, historical styles that had previously been popular. Art Nouveau artists drew inspiration from natural elements, such as flowers or insects. Curves, asymmetrical forms, and intense colors were other common motifs of the movement. The Art Nouveau aesthetic also appeared in various media, including decorative art, paintings, architecture, and even advertisements. Art Nouveau’s origins can be traced back to the Arts and Crafts movement, a reaction to the academic art styles of the 19th century. An influx of Japanese woodblock prints that contained floral motifs and strong curves also influenced the style. Art Nouveau remained popular until 1905 but today is considered an important predecessor to Modernism. This stunningly beautiful seder plate is made of white porcelain with a spectacular pearly glaze and gilt decorations. Identical examples feature in Jewish museums worldwide. In the center, an inscription of Karlsbad, the famed spa city also known as Karlovy Vary. Manufacturer's stamp on the reverse reads 'TK Thun Czechoslovakia'. 9.5in Diameter; In Good Condition with minor wear to gilt.
SALVADOR DALI ARTWORK
HAND-SIGNED & NUMBERED FROM HIS ICONIC ZIONIST 'ALIYAH' PORTFOLIO
'ARISE BARAK AND LEAD' (JUDGES 5:12)
1968, NEW YORK, USA
RESERVE: $3500 (estimate $4000-$5000)
Published in 1968 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the rebirth of the State of Israel, Salvador Dalí’s legendary Aliyah portfolio is one of the most stirring artistic tributes ever created to the Jewish People’s return to their ancestral Land. This particular work, Arise, Barak, and Lead, draws its inspiration from the Book of Judges (5:12), where the prophetess Deborah calls the Israelite commander Barak to rise up and lead his people to victory. In Dalí’s interpretation, the call to arms blurs across millennia—are these warriors carrying the spears of ancient Israel or the rifles of the modern IDF? The ambiguity is intentional, a powerful reminder that the Jewish struggle for sovereignty is timeless. Dalí’s distinctive creative process is vividly on display here. A bold splash of red paint—achieved by literally firing paint from a gun—becomes a haunting visage once Dalí’s brush has added its human features. It is as if the very Land itself bleeds and calls its defenders to rise. This lithograph is one of just 250 produced, each hand-signed by Dalí in pencil and numbered, printed on luxurious Arches paper. It comes from the full Aliyah series—25 monumental works tracing the Jewish journey from Biblical patriarchs through exile, Holocaust, and ultimate redemption in 1948. The project itself was born of a moment of global Jewish pride and renewed Zionist energy. Conceived by Sam Shore, a passionate American Zionist and founder of Shorewood Publishers, the Aliyah series was created during the same era as Israel’s miraculous victory in the Six-Day War, when Jews worldwide felt an unshakable sense of unity, purpose, and awe. Shore envisioned the work as a visual counterpart to Marc Chagall’s stained-glass windows for Jerusalem’s Hadassah Hospital—an enduring, world-class artistic celebration of the Jewish People’s return to their Homeland. Dalí, despite no prior personal connection to Judaism, immersed himself in Biblical study and Israel’s modern story to create images that are at once surrealist masterworks and heartfelt tributes to Jewish resilience. Even the portfolio’s introduction carries immense historical weight—it was written by none other than David Ben-Gurion, Israel’s founding Prime Minister. Exhibited in partnership with Israel Bonds at the Huntington Museum in New York, the series was embraced not just as art, but as a declaration of Jewish vitality. Owning Arise, Barak, and Lead is to hold in your hands a rare convergence of fine art, Jewish heritage, and modern Zionist triumph. It is a treasure for the discerning collector—whether drawn by Dalí’s genius, by the history of Israel, or by the eternal call to stand and lead when our People and Land require it. 25 x 20in; In Excellent Condition
ALBERT EINSTEIN AUTOGRAPH
ON HIS PORTRAIT BY ZIONIST
ARTIST HERMANN STRUCK
FEBRUARY 1923, HAIFA, ERETZ YISRAEL
RESERVE: $7200 (estimate $9000-$11,000)
In the newly reborn Jewish Homeland of 1923, two towering figures of intellect and culture met in Haifa: the world’s most famous scientist, Albert Einstein, and the celebrated Zionist artist and master printmaker, Hermann Struck. This exquisite lithograph portrait — hand-signed by both Einstein and Struck — captures not just a likeness, but the deep kinship of two men bound by shared heritage, ideals, and destiny. On fine laid paper, this intimate work bears Einstein’s bold pencil signature and date — “Albert Einstein 1923” — beneath his portrait, while Struck’s own hand signs and numbers the work at lower left, and his monogram anchors the lower right. This matted lithograph, numbered 103, comes from a limited edition of only 150 prints, of which only a scarce few bear Einstein’s autograph, making it a rarity of the highest order. This was Struck’s second attempt to portray Einstein. The first, in 1919, was made just as the confirmation of Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity during a solar eclipse had vaulted him to worldwide fame. Yet Einstein, modest and exacting, found the first portrait lacking. By the time of this second effort in Haifa, Struck had not only refined his vision — he had deepened his personal connection with Einstein. The two men corresponded warmly, and in a 1922 letter, Einstein praised Struck’s artistry while wrestling honestly with its emotional weight: “You have given me the warmest joy with your wonderful gift… I never tire of delving into the distinctive, expressive face of the old man, which you have captured and rendered so wonderfully… perhaps the pressure of modeling has given it this stronger expression — I must reflect on it again.” Hermann Struck (1876–1944) was one of the giants of Jewish art in the early 20th century — a devout Jew in Berlin’s avant-garde circles, a mentor to Chagall, Steinhardt, Ury, and Liebermann, and the author of the seminal 1908 work The Art of Etching. He portrayed not only everyday Jewish life, but also the great figures of his time — Herzl, Freud, Ibsen, Nietzsche, Wilde, and here, Einstein. Struck’s Zionism was not mere sentiment; barred from teaching in Germany because of his faith, he immigrated to Eretz Yisrael in 1922, settling in Haifa, where he remained until his death in 1944. Today, his legacy lives on in the Hermann Struck Museum. To hold this piece is to hold a fragment of Jewish destiny itself — a rare, signed testament to the friendship of two Jewish geniuses, created in the land they both cherished. In its lines, ink, and signatures, one can feel the merging of scientific brilliance and artistic soul, both dedicated to the advancement of the Jewish People and the moral force they have given the world. 10.25 x 7.5in; In Excellent Condition
EXTRAORDINARY MOSSAD SPY
ERETZ-YISRAELIT PASSOVER HAGADAH
1953, PUBLISHED IN TEL AVIV, ISRAEL
RESERVE: $1300 (estimate $1900-$2200)
French-German artist Charles Duvall was a darling of Cairo’s high society, a bohemian character who styled himself as 'Charduval'. He was a tall young man with a cigarette dangling permanently from his lips. He relocated from Paris to Cairo in 1950 after declaring his love for the land of the Nile. Local Egyptian art critics gushed about his work, which they felt was strongly influenced by Picasso, displaying a modern abstract style with Oriental themes. Charduval was honored with a November exhibition of his work at the national Cairo Museum of Modern Art, which even caught the attention of art lover and the King of Egypt, Farouk I. The Egyptian Minister of Culture was such a fan of his artistry that he bought two Charduval paintings for his personal collection. It was an impressive debut for a young artist, made even more remarkable by Charduval’s real identity: the ‘artist’ was Mossad spymaster Shlomo Cohen-Abravanel, posing as a painter while running an Egyptian spy network for the Zionist State. Cohen-Abravanel operated networks of agents in Egypt and recruited new assets throughout the Arab world. He collected information about Nazi war criminals who had taken refuge in the Middle East, and he reported to his Mossad superiors on the initial attempts of German rocket scientists to sell their services to Arab armies. Shlomo Cohen-Abravanel was born in Hamburg, Germany in 1921, one of four sons. With the rise of the Nazi party his family moved to France and later Palestine in 1935 where he worked as a graphic artist and served in the Haganah. WWII’s end allowed Cohen-Abravanel to return to France in 1947 to study art, but the Haganah recruited him for Operation Aliyah B, based out of Marseilles. His first job for the covert secret services was to use his artistic talents forging passports and travel visa documents used by Jewish refugees smuggled into Palestine in violation of anti-Jewish British Mandate immigration limitations. When Cohen-Abravanel returned to Israel after his stint as an undercover artist in Egypt in 1952, he established the Mossad unit to find and kill escaped Nazis. He was reportedly involved in the search and capture of Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann, a German SS officer and the focus of Operation Finale. Shlomo Cohen-Abravanel had obtained a crucial lead in the operation: the Eichmann family's address in Buenos Aires Argentina. Years later, Eichmann was hanged by Israel for his part in the Holocaust and extermination of Jews. In 1960, he was appointed the first commander of the "Amal" unit in the Mossad, a special unit established to combat manifestations of anti-Semitism and neo-Nazism around the world. He was said to be a major figure in the Middle East, Europe, and South America, ultimately serving as Mossad’s deputy chief. After taking a command role in Mossad, Cohen-Abravanel also designed the agency’s emblem. At its center is a seven-branch menorah and a seal that bore a legend: "For by subterfuge you will make war." This was later changed to: "Where there is no subterfuge - the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety. Shlomo Cohen-Abravanel died on July 4th 1981 at age 60. His cause of death wasn't publicly revealed. However, his name and talent lives on. Cohen-Abravanel apparently spent his spare time in the 1948 War of Independence between his undercover work for the Haganah, illustrating this beautiful edition of the Hagadah. This rare Hebrew/English edition titled 'Hagadah Eretz-Yisraelit l'Pesach' was published by Sinai in Tel Aviv, at the beginning of the State of Israel. This treasure contains some of Cohen-Abravanel's illustrations highlighting his Zionist pioneering ethos of Jewish self-defense, including photographs of the building of the Yishuv. 7.25 x 4in; 50 Pages, In Excellent Condition
WWII JEWISH BRIGADE TRENCH ART
BRASS ARTILLERY SHELL ENGRAVED WITH
JERUSALEM OLD CITY & LAND OF ISRAEL MAPS
1944, SHELL MADE IN QUEBEC, CANADA
RESERVE: $3100 (estimate $4000-$4500)
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This beautiful trench art hand-engraved heavy artillery brass shell was likely created by a WWII soldier while serving in the Jewish Brigade under the British army. One side of the polished shell is a map of the Land of Israel with cities and landmarks noted in Hebrew, including Hevron, Yafo, Acco, Yerushalayim, Shechem, Beer Sheva, Aza, Ashdod, Ashkelon, and most interestingly 'Etzion Geber' the Biblical name for what would become the region of Eilat after 1948. The shell's other side depicts a fascinating map of the walls and gates of Jerusalem's Old City, including the Temple Mount. The Hebrew lettering marks locations such as the Kings' Graves, Gihon Spring, Rachamim Gate, Tzion Gate, Yafo Gate, New Gate etc.., including a crescent, cross and star placed accordingly to denote the various quarters of each religion's control within the city. The shell was used in an Ordnance QF 25-pounder heavy artillery gun, with a caliber of 3.45 inches. This piece of field artillery was commonly used by British and Commonwealth forces in the Second World War. Durable, easy to operate and versatile, it was the most produced and used British field gun and gun-howitzer during the war. The shell was produced in 1944 by the Robert Mitchell Company in Quebec, Canada. The 25-pounder gun fired two-part ammunition – the projectile was loaded separately from the propelling charge in its brass cartridge case with its integral primer. Trench art can be defined as any item made by soldiers, prisoners of war, and civilians, from war matériel, as long as it and they are connected in time and space with armed conflict or its consequences. Trench art is war art, but in its sensuous and tactile qualities, and its memory-evoking power, it is far more than that, because it can simultaneously embody the experiences of its makers and transform their pre-war selves. The maker of this item, clearly had a heart and vision for Zion. 11.5 x 4in; In Good Condition
MID-1700s MAPS OF ERETZ YISRAEL ENGRAVED AND HAND-COLORED INCLUDING
THE LOCATION OF GAN EDEN BY JOSEPHUS
AND THE SETTLEMENT OF THE SONS OF NOAH
CIRCA 1760, ENGLAND, UK
RESERVE: $1800 (estimate $2200-$2500)
An extraordinary and rare 18th-century engraved and hand-colored map depicting Eretz Yisrael and the Biblical world, created by master cartographer Thomas Bowen, heir to one of England’s most esteemed mapping dynasties. This work illustrates the post-Flood division of the world according to the descendants of Noah—Shem, Ham, and Japheth—as recorded by the great Jewish historian Flavius Josephus. The map is richly adorned with five beautifully hand-colored inset panels, offering detailed views of the Holy Land, Egypt, Arabia, India, the Red Sea, and perhaps most evocatively, “The Garden of Eden as described by Josephus”. In a time before modern archaeology, the mapmaker combined sacred history, rabbinic tradition, and the best geographic knowledge of the Enlightenment era to bring the Biblical landscape to life. Eretz Yisrael is presented not merely as a geographic entity, but as the heart of human history—the spiritual axis around which the story of mankind revolves. Here, the journeys of the Avot and Imahot, the prophetic visions, and the battles for the Land are framed within the broader post-diluvian world. This vision of the Holy Land, colored by the hues of faith and scholarship, would have stirred the imagination of Jews and lovers of Zion around the globe, generations before the dream of return became the modern State of Israel. The map’s creator, Thomas Bowen (d. 1790), inherited the artistry and precision of his father, Emanuel Bowen (1693/4–1767)—Mapmaker to King George II of England and King Louis XV of France. The Bowens’ work was known for its accuracy, elegance, and accessibility, bridging the gap between the learned elite and the common man. Their maps graced the shelves of scholars, adorned libraries, and served as vital tools for education. For the Jewish People, such maps in the 18th century were more than academic curiosities—they were a reminder of destiny. In an age when our people were dispersed across continents, a map like this was a visual affirmation of our ancient homeland, a tangible connection to the depth of Tanakh, and a reminder that no matter how far we wandered, the Land of Israel was—and is—our eternal inheritance. In the modern era, with the State of Israel restored, this historic map becomes a bridge across centuries—a window into how our homeland was envisioned long before the blueprints of Zionism were drawn. It is both an artifact of cartographic brilliance and a silent testimony to the unbroken Jewish yearning for Eretz Yisrael. 15 x 10in; In Excellent Condition
EARLY IDF MEGILLAT ESTHER
PURIM LAWS FOR SOLDIERS
'REDEMPTION & SALVATION'
1951, ISRAEL
RESERVE: $500 (estimate $800-$1000)
Published by the Israel Defense Forces Chief Military Rabbinate, this Megliat Esther for Purim was supplied for the soldiers. Like so many of Rabbi Goren's works as Chief Rabbi of the IDF, he begins this text with inspirational teaching, blessings and special holiday halacha for the soldiers. His opening words titled, 'Redemption & Salvation', resonate as beautifully then as they do for today's generation. 'The miracle of Purim is a clear illustration of the constant danger of general and individual, physical and spiritual destruction that hangs over the enslaved nation and is scattered among peoples and states. The miraculous sequence of events of Purim is typical of the path of salvation in exile...' 'The State of Israel will henceforth celebrate the miracle of Purim in the fortress of the strength of its state, protected as in the days of Joshua ben Nun by the army of God with its warriors..."That not one alone stood against us to destroy us"... and the Holy One, blessed be He, saves us from their hands. This holiday will be established in the liberated State of Israel as a holiday of redemption and salvation at the same time. The memory of the days of Purim will harden our hearts to trust in God, to unite our hearts and to love our enemies, to purify the eternal war of Israel, which fights for its soul and enslaves its heart and hands to heaven, and in this they did not put their hand." 'And we will know how to keep the will of the people of the Great Knesset in the days of Mordechai and Esther to share honor with the Land of Israel.' 'And it will be that the Jews will rule over their enemies, "and these days of Purim will not pass away from among the Jews and their memory will not perish from their descendants.' 6.5 x 4.75in; 64 Pages, In Good Condition
HISTORIC ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH
PRIME MINISTER MENACHEM BEGIN
MEETS THE LUBAVITCHER REBBE
JULY 17 1977, NEW YORK, USA
RESERVE: $2770 (estimate $3770-$4770)
This rare and deeply evocative photograph captures a moment of profound historical and spiritual significance: the private meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin and the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, on the evening of the 2nd of Av, 5737 (July 17, 1977), at Lubavitch World Headquarters, 770 Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn, New York. Just weeks earlier, Begin had stunned the political world by leading the Likud Party to a dramatic electoral victory, ending nearly three decades of Labor Party dominance in Israel. As he prepared for his first official meeting with U.S. President Jimmy Carter in Washington, D.C.—a meeting that would shape the future of U.S.-Israel relations and the Middle East peace process—Begin made a conscious and symbolic decision to first stop in Brooklyn, to seek the counsel and blessing of the Rebbe. Their meeting, held just before midnight, would last over two hours. The Rebbe greeted Begin personally at the entrance to 770—an extraordinary gesture, as the Rebbe almost never left his private study to receive guests. Before the press, Begin explained the purpose of his visit: “I have come tonight to our great master and teacher, the Rabbi, to ask from him his blessings before I go to Washington to meet President Carter for the important talks we are going to hold on the future of the Middle East.” He added, “The people of Israel pray for the success of these very important meetings... Rabbi Schneerson is a great man in Israel. All of us respect him; all of us accept his judgment... His blessings are very important to me.” The Rebbe, speaking in Yiddish, then in English for the American press, responded: “I accept this honor of his visit not on my personal account, but on the account of the movement of Lubavitch… to permeate Jewish people everywhere with full faith in God Almighty, and the faith that they’ll have their wishes for good fulfilled… and to have real peace as a preparation for the coming of Messiah speedily in our times.” When asked whether he would bless Begin’s mission, the Rebbe replied simply, “Yes. More than a hundred percent.” After their statements, the Rebbe and the Prime Minister entered the Rebbe’s private study for a confidential discussion. While the details of the conversation were never publicly disclosed, Begin would later describe it as a “deep and uplifting encounter” that strengthened his resolve. One aide recalled that Begin emerged “a changed man,” visibly fortified for the trials ahead. In Begin’s own later remarks, he hinted at the Rebbe’s message: “The enemy wants that we should give them parts of the land of Israel so that they can attack us; however, our security relies on upholding our right to the land of Israel.” Begin stood firm during his summit with President Carter. Despite enormous international pressure to halt Jewish settlement in Judea and Samaria and accept Palestinian demands, Begin refused. He argued: “Why is it permitted for a Jew to settle and live in Bethel or Shiloh in the United States… but forbidden [for him] to build his home in the original Shiloh or Beth El?” He made it clear: “I shall not lend my hand to discrimination against Jews in the Land of Israel.” The impact of this meeting between Begin and the Rebbe reverberated beyond diplomacy. It was a moment when Jewish spiritual leadership and Jewish political sovereignty stood together, unapologetically and proudly. In the face of global scrutiny, the Rebbe gave Begin not only his blessing but his moral support, empowering him to lead with Jewish conviction and courage. This photograph taken by Jewish-American photographer Isaac Berez (with his studio stamp on the reverse) is far more than a record of a political meeting—it is a sacred image of two Jewish giants, united in vision and faith, standing at the threshold of history. It reflects the convergence of Torah and statehood, tradition and modernity, and the eternal Jewish mission to stand strong, rooted in righteousness, in defense of the Land and People of Israel. 8x10in; In Excellent Condition
'FUNNY THING HAPPENED...ON THE WAY TO TEL AVIV'
SATIRICAL MAGAZINE BY CAPTAIN AMERICA CREATOR
JOE SIMON, MARVEL & DC GOLDEN AGE COMICS ICON
1967, NEW YORK, USA
RESERVE: $650 (estimate $950-$1100)
In the vibrant crucible of mid-20th Century America, a generation of Jewish immigrants and their children forged not only a new identity but a powerful cultural force that would resonate across the globe. Among these pioneers was Joe Simon, a proud Jewish American whose creative genius helped launch the Golden Age of Comics and whose work became a beacon of hope and strength for Jews everywhere. This extraordinary satirical magazine, “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Tel Aviv - A Mad History of the Arab-Israeli Campaign”, captures a critical moment in Jewish history — the miraculous victory of the young State of Israel in the 1967 Six-Day War — through the sharp lens of American Jewish satire and artistic brilliance. Joe Simon was born Hymie Simon into a humble Jewish immigrant family in Rochester, New York, where the dreams of the old world met the promise of the new. Deeply connected to his Jewish roots and the Zionist cause, Simon’s art was never just entertainment; it was a declaration of identity and resilience. Together with his legendary partner Jack Kirby, Simon co-created Captain America — a superhero unlike any before, who boldly punched Hitler on his very first cover, long before the world fully recognized the threat of Nazi tyranny. Captain America was a reflection of the Jewish-American spirit: courageous, defiant, and committed to justice. At the same time, across the ocean, the State of Israel was emerging from the ashes of exile, its people reclaiming their ancient homeland with determination and faith. In 1967, facing overwhelming odds and surrounded by hostile armies, Israel’s victory in the Six-Day War was nothing short of a modern-day miracle — a testament to the enduring Zionist vision of Jewish sovereignty, security, and renewal. “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Tel Aviv” channels this historic triumph through the eyes of American Jewish artists and writers, offering satire and insight that speak to the shared pride and passion of the American Zionist community. This comic magazine is more than a collection of historic photos with silly blurbs, satirical cartoons and biting commentary; it is a cultural bridge that connects the Jewish American experience — shaped by the Golden Age of Comics and the fight against antisemitism — to the heroic reality of Israel’s defense and survival. It celebrates the power of storytelling in all its forms: from the comic book pages that inspired millions to stand against evil, to the real-life battlefield where Israeli soldiers embodied the very ideals of courage and resilience. By owning this rare piece of history, you claim a tangible symbol of Jewish pride and Zionist triumph, a legacy born from the dreams of immigrants and warriors alike. It is an honor to hold in your hands the creative spirit of Joe Simon — a man whose art gave birth to heroes who fought for justice on paper, and whose people fought for their Homeland with the same unyielding spirit. This magazine is a celebration of the courage, creativity, and indomitable spirit that have defined the Jewish People from the streets of New York to the hills of Jerusalem. 10.75 x 8in; 66 Pages, In Excellent Condition
WWII JEWISH BRIGADE SOLDIER LOT
INSIGNIAS, 'JEW' DOG TAG + BOOKLETS
1940S, ERETZ YISRAEL
RESERVE: $1800 (estimate $2200-$2500)
This rare meaningful lot offers a window into the lived experience of one Jewish soldier in the legendary Jewish Brigade of World War II. It includes the original 'Jew' stamped dog tag, military insignias, Soldier Service Pay Book, discharge papers, and photographs of his Palestine Police certificate of Gershon Kruk. Kruk volunteered to fight the Nazis under a Jewish flag. At the center of the collection is his distinctive Brigade shoulder patch: a yellow Magen David on a blue-and-white banner—symbolic of Jewish pride, redemption, and national identity. The yellow star worn by Kruk in proud defiance stood in direct contrast to the yellow "Jude" star that Jews were forced to wear as a mark of humiliation in Nazi-occupied Europe. For soldiers like Kruk, the Brigade’s yellow Star of David was not a badge of shame but one of Jewish honor and defiance. It was the first time in nearly 2,000 years that a Jewish military force fought in uniform under a Jewish banner on European soil. Born in 1925, Gershon Kruk was first recruited to the Palestine Police Force in 1943, a rare position reflecting early responsibility and trust. Two years later, in April 1945, he enlisted in the British Army’s Jewish Brigade at the Sarafand base in Palestine—joining over 5,000 other Jewish volunteers from Eretz Yisrael in one of the most remarkable formations of the war. His Testimonial papers describe him as “reliable, keen, honest, and intelligent”—a fitting summary of the young men and women who would soon become the military backbone of the State of Israel. The Jewish Brigade, formally established in September 1944, was a direct outcome of years of Zionist advocacy, led by figures such as Chaim Weizmann and Ze’ev Jabotinsky. Initially resisted by British authorities due to Arab opposition and fears of strengthening Zionist nationalism, the unit was finally approved as the war progressed. By 1945, under Brigadier Ernest Benjamin, the Jewish Brigade was fighting in Italy, engaging German forces during the final months of World War II. Jewish soldiers fought valiantly in the Po Valley campaign and suffered casualties in combat, with more than 700 Palestinian Jews killed in British service over the course of the war. Yet the impact of the Brigade extended far beyond the battlefield. After the war’s end in May 1945, Jewish Brigade soldiers turned their efforts to aiding Holocaust Survivors across Europe. They established and supported displaced persons camps, smuggled Jewish refugees out of Eastern Europe, and helped them make Aliyah Bet—the clandestine journey to Eretz Yisrael. Some Brigade veterans also took part in the secret retribution missions to track down and execute Nazi war criminals, driven by personal loss and a thirst for justice. Many of these soldiers, like Kruk, returned to the Land of Israel to play key roles in the Haganah and other underground defense movements during the British Mandate’s final years. Their wartime training, experience, and deep ideological commitment helped shape the Israel Defense Forces when the State of Israel was declared in 1948. This collection stands not only as a tribute to a single soldier but as a symbol of the broader Jewish struggle for survival, dignity, and sovereignty. It reflects the convergence of Jewish history and modern heroism—where the memory of oppression gave rise to the resolve to fight, where the trauma of exile met the determination to reclaim a homeland, and where young men like Gershon Kruk chose to wear the yellow star not as a curse, but as a proud emblem of the reborn Jewish warrior. A moving, museum-worthy collection—steeped in Zionist symbolism and Jewish military valor—this lot embodies the heart of the modern Jewish story: courage, memory, and national rebirth. Papers & Insignias in various sizes, Soldier's Service Booklet 5x4in; Items in generally good condition, with minor fraying to cloth and foxing to papers as expected with age and military usage
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EXCEPTIONALLY LARGE & EARLY
HAND-CRAFTED ISRAELI FLAG
STAMPED 'צ' FOR IDF BASE USE
MID-20TH CENTURY, ISRAEL
RESERVE: $1600 (estimate $2000-$2500)
We love seeing these retired old flags honored in style when framed prominently on the wall. Nothing compares to the pride one feels when knowing that the star and stripes of Israel’s blue and white flag had a long life fluttering in the breeze. Few symbols carry as much weight and meaning as the iconic blue and white flag of the State of Israel. More than a national emblem, it represents the enduring unity of the Jewish People, our faith, and our mission as a light unto the nations. This hand-crafted linen flag, sewn during the earliest days of Israel’s modern statehood, is a poignant tribute to the sacrifices and triumphs of the Zionist pioneers who transformed an ancient dream into a living reality. With its simple yet profound design, the Star of David flanked by two blue stripes symbolizing the traditional tallit, Israel’s flag has become a powerful representation of the Jewish journey. It embodies the painful past, resilient present, and hopeful future of the Jewish People, uniting those at home and abroad in shared heritage and purpose. This flag, lovingly sewn by hand, likely waved proudly overseeing an IDF base, in the years surrounding Israel’s founding. This was a time when the sacrifices of Israel’s founding Zionists forged the path to independence. It stood as a beacon of hope for generations, weathering the winds of a newly established homeland and symbolizing the collective resolve of a people who overcame insurmountable odds to achieve self-determination. Whether displayed prominently in a home, office, or institution, this historic flag serves as both a striking artifact and an enduring reminder of the ideals upon which the State of Israel was founded. This extraordinary piece invites us to honor the legacy of Israel’s creation and celebrate the unity and perseverance that continue to define the Jewish People. A timeless addition to any collection of Zionist history or Judaica, it stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of a nation and its People. 5x7.25 feet; In Good Condition with minor wear
