"Idishe jugent, der yam ruft dikh!" [Jewish youth, the sea calls you!], poster issued by Noham (No'ar Chlutzi Meuchad) in Germany, calling to join the seamanship training group "Kovshei HaYam" [Hebrew: Conquerors of the Sea] in the Deggendorf DP camp, near Munich. Printed by F. Bruckmann KG, Munich, [1947]. Yiddish.
A poster announcing the opening of a new training course of "Kovshei HaYam" seamanship training group in the Deggendorf DPC, calling young boys and girls, 17-24 years of age, with a minimum of five years school education and a certificate declaring that they are in good health, to turn to the representatives of the Jewish Agency in the camp, or to Noham organization representatives or to the director of “Kovshei HaYam”, Shlomo Steindel, and enroll in the training program of sailors, fishermen and seamen.
The importance of seamanship training for “She’erit HaPletah” is emphasized: “if Jews want to be independent in Eretz Israel, they must regain all of the Jewish lands and seas, and become again a nation of farmers, fishermen and sailors…” (Yiddish).
After World War II, approximately 2000 refugees occupied Deggendorg DP camp, most of them from Theresienstadt, on their way to Eretz Israel. A lively cultural activity took place in the camp with two newspapers, a theater group, synagogue, Mikveh and a Kosher kitchen. The camp administration even issued its own paper currency. 42X61 cm. Good-fair condition. Folding marks. Restored tears (slight paint restorations). Linen-backed for display and preservation.
From the collection of Dr Simon Cohen.

"23rd Zionist Congress – Jerusalem, First in the State of Israel" / "Shiklu et Hashekel", poster in honor of the 23rd Zionist Congress, calling to buy the "Zionist Shekel". Levin-Epstein Printing Press, Tel-Aviv, [1951]. Hebrew and English. Design: [Otte] Wallisch, [Rudolph] Seidner.
Colorful, illustrated poster. In the center – an illustration of structures in Jerusalem and the Israeli flag. On the lower part an inscription: “Shiklu et Hashekel” / “Get your Shekel”. 54X79.5 cm. Good condition. Some creases and stains. Several tears at margins professionally restored. Open tears at upper part of poster, professionally restored (damage to text).
From the collection of Dr Simon Cohen.

"Keneged Arba'a Banim Dibra Keren Hayesod" (Hebrew). Hotza'at Eretz Israel Ltd. Printing Press, Tel-Aviv, [late 1930s / 1940s]. Linoleum Gilboa. Design: Nahum Gutman (signed).
Illustrations of the Four Sons. The wise call to pay the "national tax" to Keren Hayesod, the wicked denies the idea of redemption ("if there were many more like him, we would not have been redeemed"), the innocent pretends innocence and is answered "we will win…" and the one who does not know how to ask, is told that thanks to Keren Hayesod "You live and exist in Eretz Israel". 62.5X95 cm. Good condition. Folding marks. Mounted on acid-free paper. Tears, professionally restored.

"Hitgayes La-Avoda!" (Hebrew: recruit for work), poster on behalf of Manpower Administration, Ministry of Work and Construction. Lito. Kaufman & Co. Printing Press, 1948. Design: Pesach Irsai.
A poster calling the public to enlist to the "Work Service" [as part of Emergency Regulations of 1948 for enlisting manpower, obliging every Israeli citizen who is not serving in IDF or the police forces].
A colorful illustration, depicting a hand holding a hammer. On the right side an inscription: "weapons / bread / housing / fortifications / recruit for work!" (Hebrew). 47X62.5 cm. Good condition. Folding marks and creases. Professionally restored tears; folding marks fastened with acid-free adhesive tape.
From the collection of Dr Simon Cohen.