Lot 42
Poster about Eulogy for Victims of 1929 Riots – Jerusalem, 1930
Poster on behalf of "Hevra Kadisha", Jerusalem, [1930?].
A poster notifying the members of Hevra Kadisha about a eulogy and memorial for victims of the riots [1929?] on Thursday, 6 Adar in "Menachem Zion" synagogue in the Old City. Hevra Kadisha members fast on Adar 7, date of birth and death of Moses, as a symbol of mourning for those whose burial place is unknown and as penance for possible lack of respect for the dead during burial.
56X45.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Folding marks. Linen-backed for display and preservation.
