Online Auction 014 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture

"Yom HaShekel" – Broadside on behalf of HaShomer HaTzair Movement in Bulgaria, 1946

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позив от еврейската младежка трудово-ционистическа организация ашомер ацаир [address from HaShomer HaTzair, the working-Zionist youth movement]; a broadside on behalf of "HaShomer HaTzair" central administration, printed for the approaching "Yom HaShekel" in Bulgaria. Sofia, "Yom HaShekel", [1946]. Bulgarian.
A broadside issued by "HaShomer HaTzair" in Bulgaria; addressing Jews, it remind them of "Yom HaShekel" and of the goals of the Zionist movement and "HaShomer HaTzair" movement, calls on Jews to support the Soviet Union, and more.
An illustration of a boy on the background of a Star of David, standing on a wall and flying a flag inscribed "for Zionism, Socialism, and Solidarity between People".
In 1901 the Zionist movement in Bulgaria announced Lag Ba'omer as a Zionist holiday called "Yom HaShekel". This day became over time a Zionist holiday, celebrated by the entire Jewish community in Bulgaria.
[1] leaf, 24.5X35.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Folding marks and creases. Slight stains. Filing holes and tears at margins. Ink-stamp and pen inscription on the back.
Jewish Communities, Americana and Anglo-Judaica
Jewish Communities, Americana and Anglo-Judaica